passed on genetically and effects babies at birth, lungs and digestive system become blocked with mucus, interferes with day to day for example digesting
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Cystic Fibrosis, causes
gene carried on called CETA this is when living cells become scrambled and mussed up with parts of the body not working very well.
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Cystic Fibrosis, symptoms
persistent coughing, recurring chest and lung infections, poor weight gain, babies sweat seems very salty
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Cystic Fibrosis, diagnosis
babies are screened & small amount of blood is taken 'heel', antenatal testing done when babies in the womb & take place at 10 months- a fine needle is passed through abdomen into the womb sweat test- electric current on the skin, sweat measure
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Cystic Fibrosis, treatment
no proven cure, antibiotics to treat chest and lung infections, bronchodilators- type of medication helps to expand airways, physiotherapy- range of exercise help clear mucus from the lungs, lung transplant may be required
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Cystic Fibrosis, management
diet needs to be considered, antibiotics to fight infections
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Card 2
Front
gene carried on called CETA this is when living cells become scrambled and mussed up with parts of the body not working very well.
Back
Cystic Fibrosis, causes
Card 3
Front
persistent coughing, recurring chest and lung infections, poor weight gain, babies sweat seems very salty
Back
Card 4
Front
babies are screened & small amount of blood is taken 'heel', antenatal testing done when babies in the womb & take place at 10 months- a fine needle is passed through abdomen into the womb sweat test- electric current on the skin, sweat measure
Back
Card 5
Front
no proven cure, antibiotics to treat chest and lung infections, bronchodilators- type of medication helps to expand airways, physiotherapy- range of exercise help clear mucus from the lungs, lung transplant may be required
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