Cystic Fybrosis
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- Created on: 15-01-16 13:32
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- Cystic Fybrosis
- Causes
- caused by a mutation in a gene called cystic fybrosis trans membrane conductance regulator found on chromosome seven.
- the genes function is to create sweat, mucus and digestive juices
- It is hereditary so a child can be born with it if both parents are carriers of the altered genes.
- Symptoms
- A troublesome cough
- Repeated chest infections
- prolonged diarrhoea
- Poor weight gain
- Large smelly stools
- Treatment
- Daily physiotherapy
- Exercise
- Lung Transplant
- Nutrition
- Medication
- Bronchodilators to help breathing become easier
- Antibiotics to fight lung infections
- vaccinations and flu jabs
- Corticosteriods to reduce swelling of airways
- people with cf are more at risk of...
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- Arthiritus
- Hay fever
- Incontenance
- Liver problems
- Causes
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