Cystic Fibrosis Research Paper

CYSTIC FIBROSIS
Lori Alley
Erika Lemerande
Nicole Carpenter
Maureen Joseph
June Reyes

Clinical Description and Definition of the Disease.
“Cystic Fibrosis is a life threatening, genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections, and progressively limits the ability to breathe” (“Cystic Fibrosis,” n.d.).

Pathophysiology and
History of the Disease
• Cystic Fibrosis is caused by defects in the cystic fibrosis gene.
• Cystic Fibrosis was recognized over 400 years ago in Germany.
• There is no cure for Cystic Fibrosis.

Impact on Adults to the Health
Care System and Nursing Practice
• Increased heath care costs
• Over crowed clinics
• Individuals received less personal attention • Limited number of hospital beds
• Nursing education

Impact