Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that if left untreated can shorten periods of life, weaken the quality of life, and can even be fatal. This disease causes continual lung infections and over time, can make it substantially harder to breathe. CF means that there was a defective gene given from your mother and your father, “this leads to build up mucus in the lungs, pancreas and other organs. In the lungs the mucus clogs the airways and traps bacteria leading to infection, extensive lung damage and eventually, respiratory failure. In the pancreas, the mucus prevents the release of digestive enzymes that allow the body to break down food and absorb vital nutrients. ("About Cystic Fibrosis")” Both parents who gave a CF gene may only be a
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There are several test to determine cystic fibrosis, most of which include two different sweat test. These sweat test are usually done in a cystic fibrosis foundation lab. A child must have a sweat chloride result of greater than 60 on two separate sweat tests to make the diagnosis of CF. Sweat test normal values for infants are lower. (Jr., "KidsHealth - the Web's most visited site about children's health", …show more content…
You will be advised to watch your nutritional and fluid intake by adding up to 50% more calories than what someone of your normal weight, height, and age might need. Doing so will result In proper weight management because conditions such as cystic fibrosis can cause dehydration and malnourishment.
Most people with CF need to take pancreatic enzyme capsules with every meal and snack. In addition, your doctor may recommend:
• Antacids
• Supplemental high-calorie nutrition
• Special fat-soluble vitamins
• Extra fiber to prevent intestinal blockage
• Extra salt, especially during hot weather
(Jr., 2014)
Other key components to living a healthy lifestyle would be to keep immunizations up to date, exercise, get adequate amount of sleep, eliminate Smoking or other harmful toxins and encourage hand
There are several test to determine cystic fibrosis, most of which include two different sweat test. These sweat test are usually done in a cystic fibrosis foundation lab. A child must have a sweat chloride result of greater than 60 on two separate sweat tests to make the diagnosis of CF. Sweat test normal values for infants are lower. (Jr., "KidsHealth - the Web's most visited site about children's health", …show more content…
You will be advised to watch your nutritional and fluid intake by adding up to 50% more calories than what someone of your normal weight, height, and age might need. Doing so will result In proper weight management because conditions such as cystic fibrosis can cause dehydration and malnourishment.
Most people with CF need to take pancreatic enzyme capsules with every meal and snack. In addition, your doctor may recommend:
• Antacids
• Supplemental high-calorie nutrition
• Special fat-soluble vitamins
• Extra fiber to prevent intestinal blockage
• Extra salt, especially during hot weather
(Jr., 2014)
Other key components to living a healthy lifestyle would be to keep immunizations up to date, exercise, get adequate amount of sleep, eliminate Smoking or other harmful toxins and encourage hand