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Cystic Fibrosis Treatments and Therapies |
CF; Cystic Fibrosis Research Directions; Fibrocystic Disease of Pancreas; Mucoviscidosis |
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a common hereditary disease that affects the entire body, causing progressive disability and early death. Breathing difficulties are the most common symptom and result from frequent lung infections, which are treated, though not always cured, by antibiotics and other medications. CF is a multi-system disorder of exocrine glands causing the formation of a thick mucus substance that affects the lungs, intestines, pancreas, and liver. The standard test for diagnosis is ...
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Complications
... The most frequent complications of CF are chronic respiratory infections, including pneumonia, bronchitis and bronchiectasis — an abnormal dilation of the walls of the bronchial tubes that makes...
Source: MayoClinic
Treatment ... Many treatments exist for the symptoms and complications of CF. The main goal is to prevent infections, reduce the amount and thickness of secretions in the lungs, improve airflow, and maintain adequa...
Source: MayoClinic
Self-care ... If you have a child with CF, one of the best things you can do is to learn as much as possible about the disease. Diet, medication and early recognition of infection are important. Also important is p...
Source: MayoClinic
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Resources
- (National Women's Health Information Center, OWH, HHS)
- Ask NOAH About: Cystic Fibrosis (National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation)
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