Cystic+Fibrosis-Michael+T.

Cystic Fibrosis
 * Description: **

Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the respiratory and digestive systems. A defective gene on chromosome 7. The protein produced by gene helps salt move in and out of cells. No protein=thick mucous=cell covered. Lung cells=worst=increases infections, bacteria. Mucous=blocks digestive enzymes=no nutrition.


 * Inheritance: autosomal **
 * -cystic fibrosis is a recessive disorder **

 -both parents must pass on defective gene if child becomes Hh=carrier=no disease able to be passed on


 * Punnett Square: **


 * Symptoms: **

coughing, wheezing, respiratory illnesses weight loss, salty tasting skin, greasy stool


 * Diagnosis: **

sweat tests (2-5 times the normal amount of salt in sweat


 * Treatment: **

(no cure) chest physical therapy, inhaled antibiotics, gene therapy

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 * Interesting Facts: **


 * Support Groups: **

ICFSG- International, cystic fibrosis support group

<span style="color: black; font-family: Times,serif; font-size: 12pt;">NCFAC-National cystic fibrosis awareness committee
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: Times,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Sources: **

<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> cysticfibrosis.com learn.genetic.utah.edu/content/disorders/whataredg/cf/index.html


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