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How Cystic fibrosis works?

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Elenor Tillman

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5y ago
Updated: 6/21/2021

CF is genetically inherited. Both parents must be carriers, and then there is a 25% chance of being born with CF. CF causes over secretion of mucus in the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts. In the GI tract, too much mucus will impede nutritional absorption. Food will not be available for the body to use for energy and growth. There are enzyme medications which will help break down the mucus and aide in digestion. The extra mucus in the respiratory tract can cause infections, decreased oxygen intake, shortness of breath and a productive cough. There are aerosol medications that can effectively liquefy the mucus on contact.

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Kara Wolf

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4y ago

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