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If born with cystic fibrosis at birth can it go away?
No. Unfortunately there is no cure for Cystic Fibrosis at this time.
Can cystic fibrosis kill the person who has it?
Cystic fibrosis is a inherited disease where ususally by the time of 30-35 the person who has it does die.
Does religion have an impact on cystic fibrosis?
Unfortunately, cystic fibrosis cannot be cured by prayer. If it could be cured by prayer, the disease would have disappeared a long time ago, because there are a great many people praying all the time. We have a great abundance of prayer, in this world. But we still have cystic fibrosis.
What resaerch is being done on cystic fibrosis?
Unfortunately, cystic fibrosis cannot be cured. There is medication getting better all the time but now, the government in the UK have not funded in any cure. This means that in the UK, we may only find a cure if a devoted medical professional actually spent his own time to find the cure
The treament for Cystic Fibrosis is?
Cystic fibrosis currently does not have any sort of cure. Treatment is mainly done to reduce symptoms and complications. Treatment options include antibiotics, mucus-thinning drugs, and oral pancreas enzymes.
Has cystic fibrosis ever been a cause of death?
Yes, all the time.
What is the name of the medicine used to cure cystic fibrosis?
Unfortunately, there is none at this time. Sucks for me.
Is there time to decide on whether to continue a pregnancy after a cystic Fibrosis test on the fetus?
well im 7 and i have it
What is the history of cystic fibrosis?
Cystic fibrosis has had reported incidents since the early 17th century. The poem Woe Is the Child gives a description of a child at this time period who had CF. The first clear description and medical entry for CF was made in 1938. Cystic fibrosis has had reported incidents since the early 17th century. The poem Woe Is the Child gives a description of a child at this time period who had CF. The first clear description and medical entry for CF was made in 1938.
How is the lung function affected by fibrosis?
The mucus that forms from cystic fibrosis affects the gas exchange in humans. The build up from cystic fibrosis can affect the gas exchange by increasing carbon dioxide and decreasing oxygen.
What is the long term prognosis for a cystic fibrosis sufferer?
The long-term prognosis for someone with cystic fibrosis varies greatly from person to person. Genetic mutations, modifier genes, environmental factors, and, to some degree, luck can all influence the progression of the disease. Many people with cystic fibrosis live into their 20s, 30s, and beyond but there are some that do not. There are exciting new drug therapies in the pipeline that have the ability to change cystic fibrosis from a life-shortening disease to a completely manageable disease. For instance, the drug Kalydeco is considered a functional cure for a certain subset of the CF population.
What are the chances of passing on the CF gene?
If the spouse he or she has the gene needed to pass on cystic fibrosis, then yes it will have children with cystic fibrosis. If the spouse does not have that gene then the child will not have cystic fbrosis but will be a gene carrier of cystic fibrosis.
