Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disorder that causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive system and other organs in the body. Cystic fibrosis affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat and digestive juices. It can cause sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive system. This causes lung infections and problems with digesting food.

Cystic fibrosis is not contagious. It is an inherited condition, meaning it can only be passed on genetically. However, if a person with cystic fibrosis develops a bacterial or viral lung infection, this is contagious to people with or without CF.
  • Symptoms
  • Cough with mucus or without mucus

    • Lasting 4 weeks or more

    • Recurrent

    • Production of yellowish-gray mucus, Production of clear-white mucus

    • Occurs or worsens at night, Occurs or is worse in the morning

    common

    Slow growth

    common

    Blocked nose

    • Lasting 4 weeks or more

    • Recurrent

    or Facial pressure

    • Lasting 4 weeks or more

    or Headache

    • Frontal region, Behind the eyes

    • Recurrent

    • Occurs or worsens with bending down

    or Runny nose

    common

    Fat in stool

    common

    Whistling breathing

    • Recurrent

    common

    Snoring

    or Lack of sleep

    common

    Anemia

    common

    Failure to pass first poop

    or Abdominal bloating

    common

    Very salty-tasting skin

    common

    Throwing up

    • Bile stained vomit

    or Abdominal pain

    • In the upper left region, Located in middle upper region, In the upper right region

    Swollen belly

    or Enlarged feet or ankle

    or Enlarged thighs

    or Swelling in lower leg

    Easily get bone fractures

    Difficulty breathing

    • Occurs or worsens with exertion

    or Chest pain

    • Recurrent

    Nasal polyps

    Yellow eyes or skin

  • Risk factors
  • Family history of Cystic Fibrosis

  • Treatment
  • There is no cure for cystic fibrosis, but treatment can ease symptoms, reduce complications and improve quality of life. Close monitoring and early, aggressive intervention is recommended to slow the progression of CF, which can lead to a longer life.
  • Recommended specialist
  • If you have Cystic Fibrosis, then a visit to a pediatrician is recommended.

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