Cystic Fibrosis Symptoms

CYSTIC FIBROSIS

DESCRIPTION

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder that causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive system and other organs in the body. Cystic fibrosis affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat and digestive juices. These secreted fluids are normally thin and slippery

Symptoms –

Persistent cough

Wheezing

Exercise intolerance

Repeated lung infection

Inflamed nasal passages

Recurrent sinusitis

Risk factors –

Family history

Common in whites

Diagnosis and test –

Computerized tomography scan

Genetic testing

Treatment

Medications

Airway clearance techniques

Liver transplant

Lung transplant

Oxygen therapy

Nasal and sinus surgery