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How long does cystic fibrosis last?
The person who has Cystic Fibrosis has it for life.
For what disorders are enzyme supplements often prescribed?
cystic fibrosis, Gaucher's disease, and celiac disease.
Is cystic fibrosis more common in boys or girls?
i copied the following answer from health.howstuffworks.com Unlike some other genetic conditions, cystic fibrosisoccurs equally as often in men and women. The genetic mutation for cystic fibrosis occurs on chromosome 7 and is not impacted by gender. The severity of symptoms related to cystic fibrosis, however, does vary in men and women. In particular, girls with cystic fibrosis have more difficulty with meeting growth milestones and experience more lung-related problems compared to boys. Due to these more severe symptoms, women with cystic fibrosis have shorter life expectancies than men. It is estimated that men with cystic fibrosis live four to five years longer than women with cystic fibrosis, Moreover, under the age of 20, girls have a 60 percent greater chance of dying due to cystic fibrosis complications compared to males [source: Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide]. As a result, the prevalence of male adults with cystic fibrosis is greater than the prevalence of female adults with cystic fibrosis, suggesting a male advantage with the disorder. Cystic fibrosis researchers argue that this gender difference is the result of early-onset lung infections in girls. Girls appear to develop these infections earlier in life than boys, leading to more severe cystic fibrosis complications, and even death. Girls also appear to have greater difficulty maintaining a healthy body weight after puberty compared to males, which places girls at greater risk for cystic fibrosis complications. It appears that this gender gap can narrow if girls are provided with more intensive medical care. In fact, girls and women who receive regular intravenous antibiotics, regardless of their condition, have improved survival rates [source: Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide]. As a result, countries with excellent health care, such as Scandinavian countries, do not have a difference in the survival rate of men and women with cystic fibrosis. i hope it helps:)
What can rectal prolapse be a sign of in children?
In children it is often an early sign of cystic fibrosis or is due to neurological or anatomical abnormalities.
Why should 2 persons with cystic fibrosis not interact?
If two people with cystic fibrosis were to have children then the kids would also have it. Also, cystic fibrosis is a pretty nasty disease. It's where the mucus that protect organs etc becomes thick and sticky and the person with it often ends up with serious lung diseases or intestinal infections which can be dangerous, painful and expensive. But it's the parents who are the ones choosing whether they want this for there children.
Differences of cystic fibrosis and huntington's disease?
Cystic fibrosis is where your lungs and digestive system get clogged up with mucus and you get the effects from birth. People often die from lung complications and lack of nutrients. whereas Huntington's disease effects your muscle coordination and some cognitive functions. The effects generally come out at middle age but can come out before.
Why would lipase be low?
Low lipase levels often point to problems with the pancreas. It can also indicate that the person has cystic fibrosis.
Are Purple fingertips in cystic fibrosis patience normal?
Yes, the finger nails are often bluish in patients with Cystic Fibrosis. Clubbing of the fingernails is also seen in later stages of CF. My daughter had CF for 34 years before dying of Sepsis (blood infection), 115 days after a double lung transplant.
What illness can be caused from lack of ions?
Loss-of-function mutations in ion channels often lead to recessive disease, such as cystic fibrosis, or Bartter syndrome.
How do you know if your baby has cystic fibrosis?
Cystic fibrosis can be detected days after birth in several ways: Babies can present with symptoms particular to CF or they can be screened for CF as part of a state/provincial health policy. The 'sweat' test is often used as a determinant of CF.
Donate you eggs if you have cystic fibrosis gene?
The general qualifications for donating eggs are quite strict. As well as being within normal weight, height, and IQ, they often will ask for a family history of any diseases, including cystic fibrosis. They would most likely refuse an egg donation from anyone with any diseases than could be passed on to a child.
Who is the oldest person living with cystic fibrosis?
That changes often as people die, but in general the data (as of 2014) had the oldest CF patient in the US as 82, in England as 79, and in Ireland, as 78.
