Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disorder that block some areas of the body with a mass of mucus. This disease is very common and affects one out of four people. It can only show when the offspring inherits two copies of the defective Cystic Fibrosis gene. The gene controls movement of water and salt‚ which causes the mucus. Although this disease does not sound threatening‚ the levels of dangers vary. There are treatments for this disease and this insures to some that they can live almost normally. Cystic
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Imagine if you had a disease where you had multiple lung diseases on a regular basis and you were always weak. That disease is called cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is a life threatening disease that can cause mucus in the lungs and intestines. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes mucus to block the intestines and lungs.When you have Cystic fibrosis the normally thin liquid mucus in your lungs and intestines turns into a thick and sticky substance trapping bacteria causing infections
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Eventually if the cystic fibrosis gets worse‚ a lung transplant will be a necessity. This disease is not deadly unless not treated in time. In this report‚ there will be a discussion of several topics described throughout the paper to name a few topics: Background on Cystic Fibrosis‚ causes‚ symptoms‚ treatments and prevention. Background Dr. Dorothy Anderson was born in Asheville‚ North Carolina on May 15‚ 1901. She was the only child to both of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Anderson. At a young
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There is an estimated 30‚000 people in the United States that have Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and about 25 million who have asthma. CF is often confused with asthma because of their symptom similarities. CF‚ despite what people may think is far more severe than asthma. Most people think that CF would be easier to treat and cure because there are fewer people with it. Unfortunately‚ at this point there is no cure for CF. Cystic Fibrosis is far more severe than asthma because it is terminal‚ the treatment
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Cystic Fibrosis is a severe inherited disease that affects 30‚000 children each year in the United States. As the disease is inherited‚ it is created by a mutated protein that regulates the equilibrium of salt in each cell. This mutated protein affects the normal function of Epithelial Cells or sweat cells and cells that line the lungs. This defected epithelial cell creates a thick and sticky mucus that can impair the flow of oxygen to the lungs. CF is a chronic disease that can affect every aspect
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Krickett Davis Zachary Mock Cystic Fibrosis Case Study: Part I Questions: The Meeting Consult your textbook and trustworthy Internet sites to answer the following questions: 1. Which organs are affected by cystic fibrosis? What are the disease symptoms? Organs that are affected by cystic fibrosis include the lungs‚ pancreas‚ liver‚ sweat glands‚ reproductive organs‚ nose and sinuses. The symptoms of cystic fibrosis include coughing with mucus coming up‚ wheezing‚ breathlessness‚ decrease in ability
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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
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Cystic Fibrosis Julie LeBeau Mildred-Elley BIO 210 February 20‚ 2014 Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis is a fatal genetic disorder that effect’s many organ systems in the body. It is estimated that CF effects 30‚000 adults and children in the United States‚ with approximately 1‚000 new cases diagnosed each year. Cystic Fibrosis is most prevalent among white but affects all ethnic groups. Cystic Fibrosis results from an autosomal recessive gene mutation of the Cystic Fibrosis transmembrane
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Cystic fibrosis is a chronic lung disorder caused by an autosomal recessive multiorgan disorder. The disorder is due to an exocrine gland dysfunction. The deficiency in chloride flow and increase sodium absorption results in thick sticky mucous that clogs the lungs and obstruct glands The pancreas obstruction leads to the failure of secretion of enzymes. The chronic lung disorder is prevalent amongst Caucasians. “Cystic fibrosis occurs in one of 2‚5000Caucasians‚approximately 30‚000 individuals
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Cystic Fibrosis: A Personal Impact Carrie Minton NUR/427 June 8th‚ 2013 Dr. Angela Lowery Cystic Fibrosis: A Personal Impact Isabel and Anabel Stenzel‚ identical twins‚ were born with the deadly chronic disease‚ Cystic Fibrosis. This disease has had a huge impact on their everyday quality of life as well as their family and friends. It is a daily fight and struggle. Not giving up and continuing to be proactive about caring for themselves is key to survival. At birth the doctor said they
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