Introduction: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common inherited disorder which results from mutation of cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CFTR) gene. It occurs approximately in one of every 2500 live births in the white population(1) ; and characterized by abnormal thick viscous secretions in the respiratory‚ gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts together with chronic suppurative endobronchial infection(2)‚ resulting in death or lung transplantation in more than 500 patients every year
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Cystic Fibrosis- ELT 2 The Problem Section One Cystic Fibrosis‚ also known as mucovoidosis‚ or mucoviscidosis‚ is an incurable‚ inherited genetic condition caused by two homozygous recessive alleles. In order for a child to inherit this disorder‚ both of its parents must either be a sufferer or carrier of the gene. The condition itself is caused by a faulty gene found on chromosome seven that controls the movement of salt and water through the cell membrane.  In cases of Cystic Fibrosis
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------------------------------------------------- Introduction Cystic fibrosis (also called CF or mucoviscidosis) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder that affects most critically the lungs‚ and also the pancreas‚ liver‚ and intestine. It is characterized by abnormal transport of chloride and sodium across an epithelium‚ leading to thick‚ viscous secretions. The name refers to the characteristic scarring (fibrosis) and cyst formation within the pancreas that was first recognized in the
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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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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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Cystic Fibrosis What is Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis is a disease passed down through families that causes thick‚ sticky mucus to build up in the lungs‚ digestive tract‚ and other areas of the body. It is one of the most common chronic lung diseases in children and young adults. It is a life-threatening disorder. Causes It is a disorder that occurs due to mutation in the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator {CFTCR} gene. This gene codes for a product that influences the production
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for Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis‚ also called CF‚ is the most common life threatening disorder in the US. It is an inherited disease of the secretory glands (National Blood‚ Heart and Lung Institute‚ 2013). Affecting about 30‚000 people‚ it is an autosomal recessive disorder due to mutations in the CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene (National Blood‚ Heart and Lung Institute‚ 2013). Usually diagnosed at a young age‚ CF causes the mucus‚ sweat and digestive fluids to become thick
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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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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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Cystic Fibrosis- Option 2 Justin Jang and Junior Suwannapeng Jasper High School Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal (not sex linked)‚ hereditary disease caused by a mutation in the gene called the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator gene‚ or the CFTR gene. This CFTR gene belongs to a group of genes called ABC (ATP-binding cassette). These are transport molecules for molecules such as phosphate‚ glucose‚ chloride‚ and peptides. Specifically for the CFTR gene‚ the molecules transported
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