Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited autosomal recessive disease which the child must receive a mutant copy from heterozygous parents. It is an inherited disease, meaning it is passed from generation to generation from parents to their offspring through their genes. It is caused by the presence of mutations in both copies of the gene for the cystic fibrosis Tran’s membrane conductance regulator. The mutation that causes cystic fibrosis is on chromosome number seven. People who inherit only one copy…

Trench Mouth Trench mouth is a sudden (acute) infection that affects the gum tissue between your teeth (gingivitis). This infection quickly kills the gum tissue and causes painful sores (ulceration). Trench mouth causes very bad gum pain, very bad breath, and bleeding gums. The infection is not passed from person to person. CAUSES The mouth normally contains a balance of all the germs growing in it. An unhealthy mouth environment allows these bacteria to grow out of control, which upsets the…

Sinusitis means your sinuses are inflamed. The cause can be an infection or another problem. Your sinuses are hollow air spaces within the bones surrounding the nose. They produce mucus, which drains into the nose. If your nose is swollen this can block the sinuses and cause pain. There are several types of sinusitis including: Acute which lasts up to 4 weeks or less, Subacute which lasts 4 to 12 weeks, Chronic which lasts more than 12 weeks and can continue for months or even years and…

MPS II, Hunter syndrome or iduronate sulfatase deficiency, is caused by lack of the enzyme iduronate sulfatase. Hunter syndrome has two clinical subtypes and as it is inherited in X-linked recessive fashion, it is the only one of the mucopolysaccharidoses in which the mother alone can pass the defective gene to a son. Genu valgum: Family history is usually important because certain heritable conditions, such as hereditary multiple exostoses, Marfan syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta, or vitamin…

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency also known as A1AD or AAT Deficiency is a genetic disorder. Laurell and Erickson in Sweden reported the first patients with the condition in 1963. Since their discovery much has been learned about the history if A1AD (Liebrman, 2002). The name of the disease comes from a deficiency of the serum antiprotease. This enzyme is a protein that protects the lungs from germs, dust, pollution, smoke and other inhaled chemicals. This enzyme…

slick and protects the lining of many organs and tissues. Cystic fibrosis causes the body to over produce abnormally sticky and thick mucus, damaging organs and blocking the lungs. It may cause severe breathing issues and create and environment for bacteria to infect the lungs. Cystic fibrosis was discovered in 1938 by Dr. Dorothy Anderson and after more visibility, the disease prompted the creation of the National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation in 1955. The disease is genetic, currently…

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a condition that causes lasting, extreme tiredness (fatigue) that does not improve with rest. CAUSES The cause of CFS is not known. It may be triggered by a flu-like illness or by mono. Other triggers may include: • An abnormal immune system. • Low blood pressure. • Poor diet. • Physical or emotional stress. RISK FACTORS This condition is more likely to develop in women. SYMPTOMS The main symptom of CFS is…

For many years, researchers have been searching to find a cure for the life-threatening disease, Cystic Fibrosis (CF). Most children are diagnosed around birth from the newborn screening, therefore, this disease takes a toll on the hundreds of children and their families. Families struggle over the stress, emotions and financial problems of caring for children with Cystic Fibrosis. There is still no cure, but patients diagnosed with this dreadful disease are given ways to help proceed with…

Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disorder that occurs mostly in the lungs but is also known to affect the pancreas, kidneys, liver, and intestine (the digestive system). Cystic Fibrosis occurs when neither of a person’s alleles are able to produce the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator gene, CFTR. This gene is a key component to creating sweat, digestive juices, and mucus in the human body. Cystic Fibrosis has several symptoms, treatments, and impacts on the lives of those who are…

Genetic Disorder Paper Cystic fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over time (cystic fibrosis foundation). It is a decease in the secretory glands, the glands that make mucus and sweat (medicine). It causes the cells in those parts to not function correctly and when needed to produce fluids, produce thick, sticky mucus in the lungs, pancreas and other organs (cystic fibrosis foundation). It builds up and blocks…