cystic fibrosis
Inherited mucus disorder
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive system, leading to chronic respiratory infections and difficulty absorbing nutrients.
It is inherited when both parents carry the defective gene.
Life expectancy has increased dramatically with modern treatments, though the condition remains serious and incurable.
Respiratory chest organs
- mucusProtective bodily secretion
- pulmonaryOf the lungs
- sputumExpelled lung mucus
- coughExplosive airway clearing
wheezing · breathlessness · hypoxia · pseudomonas · bronchi · alveoli · lung transplant · spirometry
Masked unless paired identically
- carrierOne that transports
- inheritanceProperty received from ancestors
- alleleGene variant at one locus
- genotypeOrganism's complete allele set
phenotype · mutation · hereditary · genetic testing · genetic counseling · prenatal screening · newborn screening · family history
Mist-making breathing apparatus
- physiotherapyTreatment restoring bodily function
- bronchodilatorsDrugs that widen airways
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- azithromycinMacrolide antibacterial medication
Lasting entire existence
- progressiveFavoring reform and innovation
- managementOrganizing and directing resources
- exacerbationsInstances of intensifying problems
- quality of lifeGeneral life satisfaction
life expectancy · disease progression · palliative care · adherence
Diagnostic for CF
- newborn screeningMedical tests for infants
- genetic testingAnalysis for inherited disorders
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
- prenatal diagnosisMedical assessment of fetus
Failed intestinal nutrient uptake
- pancreasDual-function abdominal gland
- vitamin deficiencyInsufficient essential micronutrients
- failure to thriveInadequate childhood growth diagnosis
- feeding tubeDevice delivering nutrition internally
lungs
Respiratory chest organs
cough · wheezing · breathlessness · hypoxia · pseudomonas · bronchi · alveoli · lung transplant · spirometry · oxygen therapy
recessive
Masked unless paired identically
- carrierOne that transports
- inheritanceProperty received from ancestors
- alleleGene variant at one locus
genotype · phenotype · mutation · hereditary · genetic testing · genetic counseling · prenatal screening · newborn screening · family history · pedigree
nebulizer
Mist-making breathing apparatus
- physiotherapyTreatment restoring bodily function
- bronchodilatorsDrugs that widen airways
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
azithromycin · lung transplant · nutritional therapy · exercise therapy
lifelong
Lasting entire existence
- progressiveFavoring reform and innovation
- managementOrganizing and directing resources
- exacerbationsInstances of intensifying problems
quality of life · life expectancy · disease progression · palliative care · adherence
sweat test
Diagnostic for CF
- newborn screeningMedical tests for infants
- genetic testingAnalysis for inherited disorders
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
malabsorption
Failed intestinal nutrient uptake
- pancreasDual-function abdominal gland
- vitamin deficiencyInsufficient essential micronutrients
- failure to thriveInadequate childhood growth diagnosis
feeding tube · nutritional support · liver disease · gallstones
- Genetic Disordershemophilia, sickle cell disease, sickle cell anemia, sickle cell, Down syndrome
- Genetic Riskgenetic marker, genetic testing, genetic counseling, gene mutation, predisposition
- lung diseasespneumonia, pneumoconiosis, bronchitis, silicosis, emphysema
- Rare Diseasesprogeria, Tay-Sachs, Krabbe disease, PKU, tuberous sclerosis
- Genetic SyndromesDown syndrome, fragile X syndrome, DiGeorge syndrome, BRCA1, neurofibromatosis
- diseasescancer, diabetes, tuberculosis, influenza, measles
cystic fibrosisinfectious disease
Pathogen-caused transmissible ailment
tuberculosis · influenza · COVID-19 · lifestyle disease · occupational disease
cystic fibrosishealth
Condition of body, mind
wellness · vitality · robust health · good health · digestive health
fibrous, cyst, fibril, fibrosis, fibrin, cystic, fibroma, cystectomy, fibrillation