Conclusion Of Cystic Fibrosis

The genetic disorder known as Cystic Fibrosis affects about 30,000 people in the us and about 70,000 in the world. The disorder can cause people to have many problems such as difficulty breathing, difficulty digesting food, and many other problems with the lung, pancreas, and many other parts in your body. The disease is caused by a defective gene called the CFTR gene. These genes code to produce CFTR proteins which are used to transport water and particles into or out of cells. This helps maintain a healthy balance of water and salt in your body. However in people with Cystic Fibrosis, these genes cannot properly code proteins, causing very thick mucus. This can cause blockage in the lungs and digestive system. Cystic Fibrosis severely affects many people and can make even the simplest tasks harder for these people. The way a person will derive this mutation is through a genetic mutation. This is when some part of the coding in your genes is mutated which can cause many problems. however there is a specific gene in the human genome that causes CF. This gene is …show more content…
It affects many aspects of daily life, and you cannot control any of the symptoms. Because it is a genetic mutation, it is very difficult to understand being there is so much we still don 't know about genes. This means people with CF, sadly, cannot be cured. However there are many things people with CF can do to stay on top of their problem, and manage many of the symptoms. There are many antibiotics that can help reduce these symptoms such as Piperacillin, which is a drug used to help treat infections, which can help clear mucus from your lungs. Patients can also be given pancreatic supplements than can help you digest your food properly. Cystic Fibrosis is a difficult disease to cope with, and affects thousands of people each year. it is very important people understand this genetic disorder, and are aware of