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How do you know if you have cystic fibrosis?
Respiratory signs and symptoms The thick and sticky mucus associated with cystic fibrosis clogs the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. This can cause signs and symptoms such as: A persistent cough that produces thick mucus (sputum) Wheezing.
How does cystic fibrosis affect the body?
CF causes thick mucus that clogs certain organs, such as the lungs, pancreas, and intestines. This may cause malnutrition, poor growth, frequent respiratory infections, breathing problems, and chronic lung disease.
How do you test for cystic fibrosis?
There are two tests commonly used to diagnose cystic fibrosis (CF): a sweat test, which measures the amount of chloride in sweat, and a genetic test, which detects chromosomal mutations associated with the disease. Because of the severity of CF and the need for proactive treatment, newborns are routinely screened.
What is the prognosis of cystic fibrosis (CF)?
What is the prognosis (outlook) for patients who have cystic fibrosis (CF)? There is no cure for CF and it cannot be prevented. However, new treatment methods help children who have CF live well into adulthood and have a better quality of life. Advances in the treatment of CF have increased the expected age of a patient’s survival, from the mid-teens in the 1970s to more than 36 years old currently.
Will you have rashes with cystic fibrosis?
• Sixteen patients with cystic fibrosis experienced vasculitic rashes of the lower extremities that resembled hypergammaglobulinemic purpura. The rashes were associated with increased serum gammaglobulin G levels and rather severe lung disease.
Will you have itching with cystic fibrosis?
Itching is found among people with Cystic fibrosis, especially for people who are female, 20-29 old. The study is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 157 people who have Cystic fibrosis from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and is updated regularly. eHealthMe makes it possible for everyone to run personal clinical trial. The phase IV trial will monitor drug safety outcomes that are personalized to your gender and age (0-99+).