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    When there are genetic mutations that affect the cystic fibrosis trans-membrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein, Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the outcome. CF was recently linked to CFTR defects, which is a major gene, found on the seventh chromosome. Cystic Fibrosis is not only the most common disease among those of Caucasian decent, but it also happens to be the most deadly inherited disease that affects more often Caucasian Americans. In the United States one in twenty among Caucasians are carriers, while in African Americans, Asians and Hispanics this rate is significantly lower. If there is CFTR dysfunction it will lead to an ionic imbalance of epithelial secretions in several organ systems, including the pancreas, gastrointestinal tract,…

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    Cystic fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that causes chronic lung infections and breathing becomes continually hampered as the disease progresses. This disease is “caused by a mutation in the gene cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR)”, which is why the disease is called cystic fibrosis. After doing research, Dorothy H. Andersen of Columbia University, noticed the damage that cystic fibrosis did to the pancreas and lungs, she then gave cystic fibrosis its’…

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    Cystic Fibrosis Presentation Cystic fibrosis is genetic disorder. It is an inherited disorder that can result in a severe damage to the respiratory and digestive systems. This disorder can affect the lungs, pancreas, intestines, liver and even the sex organs. Cystic fibrosis builds up a thick and sticky mucus in the lungs and other respiratory and digestive organs in our body. For an infant to be at risk of developing Cystic Fibrosis, both parents must pass on the abnormal gene to the infant.…

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    What Is Cystic Fibrosis?

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    Most people do not know cystic fibrosis is sometimes called “sixty-five roses.” The nickname came from a young boy who heard his mom talking about the condition on the phone. Each time she said cystic fibrosis he thought she was talking about sixty-five roses. In reality, cystic fibrosis is a devastating disease caused by a hereditary disorder which affects the exocrine glands. Around one in twenty three people in the United States carry at least one defective gene causing it to be the most…

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    Cystic fibrosis of the pancreas is a genetic disorder discovered in 1938 by Dr Dorothy Anderson, an American pathologist. She was researching into the cause of death of children that died from malnutrition. During the heat wave of 1948, scientist discovered looking into the sweat of children suffering from cystic fibrosis that the resultant effect was an extreme high concentration of salt and confirmed the original mythology of Cystic fibrosis. (Cystic fibrosis: History, 2012) This is a genetic…

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    Cystic Fibrosis is a disease that is life threatening. It is a genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and progressively limits the ability to breathe. People with CF have a defective gene that causes thick, build up of mucus in the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. The mucus will clog the airways and trap bacteria in the lungs, which causes infections, extensive lung damage, and leads to respiratory failure. The mucus in the pancreas prevents the release of digestive enzymes…

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    Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects many organs and impairs the lung function. A blocked chloride transport in the cell membranes creates mucous that has little water content and becomes thick. The thick, sticky mucous causes problems in the lung, pancreas, liver, salivary glands, and testes. It is an autosomal recessive trait and the cystic fibrosis gene can be located in chromosome seven. A symptom of cystic fibrosis is very salty-tasting skin and the reason is, is when a…

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    Cystic Fibrosis is an inherent autosomal recessive genetic disorder that affects all exocrine glands throughout the body. “Cystic fibrosis is caused by one of a large number of mutations of the gene for a protein called cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CTFR), which regulate Cl and Na transport across epithelial membranes” (Rosenstein 2014). This defective protein causes the production of an abnormally thick mucus, this happens when the gene that helps with Sodium Chloride…

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    Cystic fibrosis is a disease that has no cure and affects approximately 30,000 children in the United States. The life expectancy of patients with cystic fibrosis has increased over the past 50 years dramatically. Advancements in medications and therapies have allowed patients a longer and more productive life. Genetic research, pharmaceutical technology, and therapy advancements have been the forefront in increasing patient age. The drug Ivacaftor is helping some patients by treating the…

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    Essay On Cystic Fibrosis

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    substance so its hard to breathe? This is what happens to patients with Cystic Fibrosis or CF. Along with the lungs CF affects the pancreas, digestive system, and other organs of the body. In normal lungs the mucus is thin and helps coat and protect the airways making it a lot easier to breathe. In Cystic Fibrosis the mucus that acts like a lubricant in and on our organs turns very thick and sticky. This makes the air ducts and the tubes in CF patients get clogged, making it harder to breathe. …

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