genetic
Cystic fibrosis
(CF) is a disorder inherited in an manner that impairs the normal clearance of mucus from the lungs, which facilitates the colonization and of the lungs by , notably Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. CF is a rare genetic disorder that affects mostly the lungs, but also the , liver, kidneys, and . The hallmark feature of CF is the accumulation of thick mucus in different organs. Long-term issues include difficulty breathing and coughing up mucus as a result of frequent lung . Other signs and symptoms may include sinus infections, poor growth, fatty stool, clubbing of the fingers and toes, and in most males. Different people may have different degrees of symptoms.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Difficulty breathing, coughing up mucus, poor growth, fatty stool
Causes — why it happens
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How it's found
- ·Sweat test, testing
Treatment
- ·Physiotherapy, , replacement, transmembrane conductance regulator modulators, lung
Outlook
- ·Life expectancy between 42 and 50 years (developed world)
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