Cystic+Fibrosis

**Causes**
=**Pattern of inheritance**=
 * ======Autosomal disorder located on chromosome number 7======
 * ======The disorder is autosomal resesive which means the mother and father both show the disorder or carry the disorder. If they both carry the disorder their is a chance that their offspring could have cystic fibrosis======

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**3. Characteristics of the Disorder** ======

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The disease is also called: ======
 * ======CFTR ======
 * ======ABC35 ======
 * ======ABCC7 ======
 * ======cAMP-dependent chloride channel ======
 * ======CF affects more than 30,000 kids and young adults in the United States. ======
 * ======Each child born to parents who are both CF carriers has a 1 in 4 chance of having the disease. ======
 * ======About 1 of every 3,600 Caucasian children is born with CF ======
 * ======Caucasians have the highest percentage of getting the disorder======

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**Cont. of Characteristics:** ======

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Production of thick, sticky mucus in the lungs, and airways. Another characteristic of cystic fibrosis is salty sweat. Many people who are affect with CF usually live a short life at 35-40, but is rising as doctors find more treatments for CF. The outside appearance does not change however, it affects individuals who want to play sports. Since mucus clogs the lungs it can be hard to breath. lung disease can also occur from mucus build up ======

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A typical treatment is the use of Antibiotics to prevent lung and sinus infections. Weakly pounding on the back to clear up the mucus in the lungs. Also, parents of a newborn who has been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis should care for the baby at home and avoid placing Bronchodilators are also used on children to make it easier to breath. Children who have cystic fibrosis should have all the recommended immunizations in addition to pneumococcal shots. Doctors also have to make sure kids with CF maintain a healthy, and nutritious diet. In addition to a healthy diet, they must also regularly exercise. Aerobic exercises helps loosen the mucus in the lungs. ======

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Cystic Fibrosis s a genetic disorder that cannot be prevented. But people who have cystic fibrosis can help prevent more serious health problems such as lungs infections by: keeping immunizations current. Not smoking and avoiding secodnhand smoke also helps staying healthy. Postural drainge and chest percussion and other movements of the body help keep the lungs clear.Eating nutritious and hight calorie foods. Having regular checkups and frequent tests, and following treatment plans set by the treating doctor. It is very hard to prevent, relys mainly of mother and father genetic makeup and if they are a carrier or not. Pedigree very usefull in determining if offspring are at risk of having the disorder. ======

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Genetic testing, which can be done in kids both before and after birth and in adults thinking about starting or enlarging their families. Pedigrees are also very useful in determining if a husband and wife are at risk of having an offspring with cystic fibrosis. If a person shows symptoms of CF or if a baby has a positive newborn screen for CF, a doctor may order a sweat test. This simple, painless test is the best way to diagnose CF. It measures the concentration of salt in a person’s sweat. A high salt level indicates CF. ======

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