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Cystic fibrosis is not a communicable disease , it is classified as a noncommunicable disease because it is a hereditary disease.

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What is residual fibrosis?

Residual means the fibrosis was left behind as permanent scarring of the lungs, after whatever disease was gone. You get residual scarring or fibrosis after some lung infections. Fibrosis means it looks like fine threads or fibers on the x-ray. Residual anything is a leftover.


What is the meaning of regressing ptb with residual fibrosis right upper lobe?

PTB means pulmonary tuberculosis. It heals with residual fibrosis.


What is residual fibrosis in lungs?

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What is the best treatment to reduce residual fibrosis?

acetylcysteine


Is cystic fibrosis a viral disease?

No. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease.


What types of disease is cystic fibrosis?

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Is this true Cystic fibrosis is a viral disease?

No. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease.


Is cystic fibrosis infectious or nonifectious?

Cystic fibrosis is not an infectious disease, it is a genetic disease.


Is cystic fibrosis an autosomal disease?

Yes, cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disease.


What is residual fibrosis right apex?

Residual fibrosis is scar tissue that is left behind after an infection, malignancy, or surgery. The right apex most commonly refers to the upper right part of the lung, but can pertain to any organ.


Is cystic fibrosis caused by a virus?

No. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease.


What type of disease is cystic fibrosis?

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