Summary
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited condition caused by a defective gene that can be passed from generation to generation.
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Symptoms of CF include thick, sticky mucus in the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems
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, bulky, greasy stools
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, rectal prolapse
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, delayed puberty
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, fat in the stools
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, blockage of the intestine in a baby soon after birth
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, clubbing of fingers and toes due to less oxygen getting to the hands and feet
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, fever, which may include night sweats
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, and gastrointestinal symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, chronic diarrhea, or constipation.
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Treatment for CF includes lifestyle changes, medications, and lifestyle changes such as avoiding germs, eating a healthy diet, and exercising regularly.
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Summary
Cystic fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disorder that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. It is caused by mutations in the CFTR gene, which causes the CFTR protein to become dysfunctional and cause mucus to become thick and sticky. Treatment for CF includes lifestyle changes, medications, and lifestyle changes such as avoiding germs, eating a healthy diet, and exercising regularly.
About Cystic Fibrosis | Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
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Summary
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition caused by a defective gene that can be passed from generation to generation. Symptoms of cystic fibrosis include thick, sticky mucus in the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems, and it can be managed through medications, lifestyle changes, and medical treatments. Although there is no cure for cystic fibrosis, people with this condition are generally able to live normal lives, and with the improvement in screening and treatments, life expectancy for those with cystic fibrosis is better than ever before.
Cystic fibrosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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Summary
Cystic fibrosis is a disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs, digestive tract, and other areas of the body. It is passed down through families and is caused by a defective gene that makes the body produce abnormally thick and sticky fluid, called mucus. Symptoms of CF include delayed growth, salty-tasting skin, nausea, and weight loss, and treatment for lung problems includes antibiotics, inhaled medicines, flu vaccines, lung transplants, oxygen therapy, and therapies to thin the mucus.
Cystic Fibrosis - Symptoms and Causes - University of Pennsylvania ...
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Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a condition that affects the production of salt in the skin and the respiratory system. Symptoms of CF can be classified into two main categories: respiratory and digestive. Diagnosis is done through newborn screening, genetic testing, sweat tests, and measuring the nasal lining.
Cystic Fibrosis Symptoms and Diagnosis - American Lung Association
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The symptoms of CF that may be due to involvement with the GI tractinclude: Bulky, greasy stools Rectal prolapse (a condition in which the lower end of the bowel comes…
Cystic Fibrosis | Johns Hopkins Medicine
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