Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that affects mostly the lungs, but also the pancreas, liver, kidneys, and intestine. source
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that affects mostly the lungs, but also the pancreas, liver, kidneys, and intestine.
Cystic fibrosis is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. source
Cystic fibrosis is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.
Cystic fibrosis is caused by the presence of mutations in both copies of the gene for the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein. source
Cystic fibrosis is caused by the presence of mutations in both copies of the gene for the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein.
Cystic fibrosis (CFTR) is involved in production of sweat, digestive fluids, and mucus. source
Cystic fibrosis (CFTR) is involved in production of sweat, digestive fluids, and mucus.
When Cystic fibrosis (CFTR) is not functional, secretions which are usually thin instead become thick. source
When Cystic fibrosis (CFTR) is not functional, secretions which are usually thin instead become thick.
There is no known cure for cystic fibrosis. source
There is no known cure for cystic fibrosis.
Lung infections are treated with antibiotics which may be given intravenously, inhaled, or by mouth. Sometimes, the antibiotic azithromycin is used long term. source
Lung infections are treated with antibiotics which may be given intravenously, inhaled, or by mouth. Sometimes, the antibiotic azithromycin is used long term.
Lung problems are responsible for death in 80% of people with cystic fibrosis. source
Lung problems are responsible for death in 80% of people with cystic fibrosis.
Cystic fibrosis is most common among people of Northern European ancestry and affects about one out of every 3,000 newborns. source
Cystic fibrosis is most common among people of Northern European ancestry and affects about one out of every 3,000 newborns.
Cystic fibrosis is least common in Africans and Asians. source
Cystic fibrosis is least common in Africans and Asians.
Cystic fibrosis was first recognized as a specific disease by Dorothy Andersen in 1938, with descriptions that fit the condition occurring at least as far back as 1595. source
Cystic fibrosis was first recognized as a specific disease by Dorothy Andersen in 1938, with descriptions that fit the condition occurring at least as far back as 1595.
The name 'cystic fibrosis' refers to the characteristic fibrosis and cysts that form within the pancreas. source
The name 'cystic fibrosis' refers to the characteristic fibrosis and cysts that form within the pancreas.
Most of the damage in Cystic fibrosis is due to blockage of the narrow passages of affected organs with thickened secretions. source
Most of the damage in Cystic fibrosis is due to blockage of the narrow passages of affected organs with thickened secretions.
The management of Cystic fibrosis has improved significantly over the past 70 years. source
The management of Cystic fibrosis has improved significantly over the past 70 years.
Cystic fibrosis is supposed to have appeared about 3,000 BC because of migration of peoples, gene mutations, and new conditions in nourishment. source
Cystic fibrosis is supposed to have appeared about 3,000 BC because of migration of peoples, gene mutations, and new conditions in nourishment.
