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A hereditary chronic disease of the exocrine glands, characterized by the production of viscid mucus that obstructs the pancreatic ducts and bronchi, leading to infection and fibrosis.
~Approximately 30,000 people in the United States have been diagnosed with CF, which affects both males and females
~1 out of every 3 people are symptomless carriers of cystic fibrosis
~White people are the main carriers of cystic fibrosis
~Both parents must carry the gene for cystic fibrosis in order for their children to be effected
~Mainly effects the respiratory, digestive, and circulatory systems
~Cystic fibrosis is not like catching a cold, someone either is born with or without it
~Caused by a defect in a gene that changes a protein that regulates the movement of salt in and out of cells. which results in sticky, thick mucus in the body systems as well as sweat
•Prevent and control lung infections
•Loosen and remove mucus from the lungs
•Prevent and treat intestinal blockage
•Providing adequate nutrition
Medicines are used to control infection and physical therapy devices are used to loosen and thin mucus in the lungs.
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By: Elissa Pine and Kaitlin Rucci