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It is a genetic disease that is passed
down through families that causes a
thick, sticky mucus to build up in the
lungs, digestive tract, and other areas
of the body.
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It is caused by a defective gene where it
does not produce the protein for the salt
channels, resulting with the buildup of
mucus.
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It is genetic, therefore there is no
prevention of this disease.
It is most common in Caucasians, and
most is deadly.
 1 in 29 Caucasians have the Cystic
Fibrosis Gene.
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Blood Test
 Chest X-ray
 Lung Function Test
 Fecal Fat Test
 Sweat Chloride Test
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Air Comes
through
mouth/nose.
Air goes
down
trachea &
bronchi
Salt channels
maintain
layer.
Ends in alveoli
Watery
mucus layer
helps trap &
move debris.
Air (O2)
moves form
alveoli to
blood.
Air Comes
through
mouth/nose.
Salt
channels
maintain
layer.
Air goes
down
trachea &
bronchi
Genetic mutation
causes salt
channels to
unevenly
distribute salt and
water across the
layer of cells.
Ends in alveoli
Air (O2)
moves form
alveoli to
blood.
Thick mucus
builds up in lungs,
and eventually
causing problems
in digestive tract,
and other areas.
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In Newborns:
› Delayed growth
› Failure to gain weight normally
› No bowel movements in first 24-48 hours
› Salty-tasting skin
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In the Bowel Functions:
› Belly pain from severe constipation
› Increased gas & bloating
› Nausea & loss of appetite
› Stool, that are pale or clay colored, foul
smelling, and have mucus.
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Lungs & Sinuses
› Coughing
› Increases Mucus in the sinuses/lungs
Weight loss
 Pneumonia
 Infertility
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Lungs:
› Antibiotics to prevent & treat
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lung & sinus infections
Inhaled medicines
DNA enzymes therapy
Flu Vaccine
Lung Transplant
Oxygen Therapy
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Bowels:
› Special diet high in protein & calories
› Pancreatic enzymes to help absorb fats &
proteins
› Vitamin supplements
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Sources of Information:
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0
001167/
http://people.usd.edu/~bgoodman/HotT.htm
http://www.peds.ufl.edu/divisions/pulmonary/asth
ma/normal-lung-function.asp
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/disorders/
whataregd/cf/