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Causes of Cystic Fibrosis

Causes of Cystic Fibrosis. CF is caused by a mutation in the gene for the protein cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR). This protein is required to regulate the components of sweat, digestive fluids, and mucus . http ://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cystic_fibrosis.

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Causes of Cystic Fibrosis

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  1. Causes of Cystic Fibrosis CF is caused by a mutationin the gene for the proteincystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR). This protein is required to regulate the components of sweat, digestive fluids, and mucus. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cystic_fibrosis

  2. Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis • The hallmark signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis are salty tasting skin,poor growth and poor weight gain despite a normal food intake,accumulation of thick, sticky mucus, frequent chest infections, and coughing or shortness of breath. • Symptoms often appear in infancy and childhood, such as bowel obstruction due to meconium ileus in newborn babies. • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cystic_fibrosis

  3. Treatments for Cystic fibrosis • There is no cure for cystic fibrosis, but treatment can ease symptoms and reduce complications. • Managing cystic fibrosis is complex, so consider obtaining treatment at a center that specializes in cystic fibrosis. • http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cystic-fibrosis/DS00287/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs

  4. Prognosis for Cystic Fibrosis • Life expectancy depends on the severity of disease and the parts of the body involved. • The average life span of a person with cystic fibrosis continues to increase. • http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/health_a-z_detail.asp?AZ=127&Page=8

  5. Other Information about Cystic Fibrosis • There is no way to prevent cystic fibrosis. • People with a family history of cystic fibrosis can undergo genetic testing to determine their chance of passing this disease on to their children. • A blood test can detect most genetic mutations that cause cystic fibrosis. • http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/health_a-z_detail.asp?AZ=127&Page=5

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