Cystic fibrosis

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Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system and makes kids who have it more vulnerable to suffer from repeated lung infection. Thereare early symptoms to detect the affectation of cystic fibrosis. These symptoms include Frequent or chronic respiratory problems. Easily confused with bronchitis, pneumonia or similar diseases likeCough, high fevers, fatigue, bellyache, foul-smelling greasy stools, low weight and slight build, early deaths and lung diseases are ascending in families. Cystic fibrosis is caused by a defective genewhich causes the body to produce abnormally thick liquid called mucus. This mucus builds up in the airways of the lungs and pancreas, the organ that helps break down and absorb food. This buildup ofsticky mucus results in life-threatening lung infections and serious digestive problems. This disease may also affect the sweat glands and the male reproductive system. Early diagnosis of CysticFibrosis and a comprehensive treatment plan can improve both survival and quality of life. The control and monitoring are very important. If possible, patients should receive care in clinics specializing incystic fibrosis, which can be found in many communities. When children reach adulthood, be transferred to a center specializing in adult cystic fibrosis is the best option. There are manycomplications for people that suffer this disease. It can Affects the lungs and digestive system causing progressive disability and early death. Difficulty breathing and insufficient enzyme production in thepancreas are the most common symptoms. The increased viscosity of mucus production facilitates the adhesion and colonization by many bacterial and fungal, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcusspp, gram-negative rods and Aspergillusspp are the most common. These disorder afects people`s lifestyle tremendously because It is incurable genetic disease. It is a complex disease that affects...
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