| Cystic Fibrosis |
| Prenatal testing for Cystic Fibrosis? |
That's a tough call. I lost 3 cousins to this nasty disease. You would have to make that decision with your partner. My cousin would not have chosen to end her pregnancy. She said she has wond... |
| Cystic Fibrosis any one? |
I'm 39 and have Cystic Fibrosis. Two years ago I had a bi-lateral (double) lung transplant and although I still have to follow a somewhat rigid medical routine I can breathe freely for the fi... |
| Tell me about cystic fibrosis? |
Hi Emma!
My son was diagnosed as a newborn with CF through the newborn screening tests. He is now 11 months old. When he was a week old, we were told that his IRT levels were to high. The d... |
| Which chromosone is cystic fibrosis on? |
CFTR: The Gene Associated with Cystic Fibrosis
Approximate gene location is based on Chromosome 7 map from NCBI Entrez Map Viewer.
Official Gene Symbol: CFTR
Name of Gene Product: cystic... |
| My bf has cystic fibrosis ....... chances? |
Sweetie, CF in no way affects SPERM! It is a pancreas and lung disease. And if you do get pregnant unless you are a carrier of the CF gene, you won't have a baby with CF. ... |
| Does anyone have cystic fibrosis? |
I am so so very sorry for your loss. I lost my sister from CF when she was 28. The median ages for survivors with CF right now are 32-37. If you want to get to know people with CF go to www.cyst... |
| What exactly is Cystic Fibrosis of the ovaries? |
Either you are misinformed and your doctor is not a very reputabole doctor, or you misunderstood his diagnosis. Cystic Fibrosis is a disease that generally affects the lungs, not the ovaries. I ... |
| Anyone with Cystic fibrosis (CF)? |
My sister has CF, she's 11. Tough thing to have.... hope you are doing all of your treatments...lol ( it seems like we are always on my sisters case about her treatments and enzymes, so I'... |
| Who founded cystic fibrosis? |
Cystic fibrosis (CF) was recognised as specific entity during the Thirties. There is nothing resembling CF described in the 1032 pages of Sir Frederick Still's 1927 Edition of Common Disorders... |
| Questions about Cystic Fibrosis? |
Yes they sure can. There's a test called the "sweat test" that doctors can test your little one to see if they have Cystic Fibrosis. Some insurance carriers don't carry the co... |
| Color of cystic fibrosis poop/stool in toddler? |
Stool is usually light colored and very hard to flush. ... |
| What is cystic fibrosis? |
okay being the mother of a child with cystic fibrosis(CF) i can tell you. it creates thick mucos in the lungs that is hard to get out. alot of people do breathing treatments to help with clearing t... |
| Why do sufferers of Cystic Fibrosis have *heart* and lung transplants? |
its causes pulmonary hypertension and right side heart failure,the only treatment is a complete lung -heart transplant,gene therapy hasnt helped by early twennties most die if not transplanted ... |
| Second hand smoking and cystic fibrosis? |
In a strictly legal sense, probably not...but by all common sense, it is abusive. Cystic fibrosis is an extremely serious disease that claims lives early...any extra assault on the lungs is surely ... |
| What happens if the cystic fibrosis test is inconclusive? |
If the sweat test is inconclusive, ask for a genetic test to be done. Also have yourself and dad tested. Usually a buccal swab to be done to look for different CF genes. The buccal swab is a pa... |
| Is anyone familiar with Cystic Fibrosis? |
my daughter was diagnosed at 2 months old....she wouldnt gain any weight and cried all the time...people with cf have a high salt content in their body and if the doctor suspects cf they put a litt... |
| Are THERE ORGANISMS WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS? |
The simple answer to your question is NO
Cystic fibrosis is the most common life-limiting autosomal recessive disease among people of European heritage. In the United States, approximately 30,00... |
| Living in Florida with Cystic Fibrosis? |
Check into things your state covers. Go down to the health department and talk to them thats what my mom did when i was younger and now the state pays for all my meds and will keep doing it until i... |
| How common is cystic fibrosis within Australia? |
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| What effects does cystic fibrosis have on infertility, how and why? |
Symptoms and signs
The symptoms of cystic fibrosis depend on the age of an individual, the extent the disease affects specific organs, prior therapy, and the types of infections experienced. Cys... |
| Do you have Cystic Fibrosis and what do you use to expel mucus from lungs? |
That vest is garbage in my opinion. Perform CPT (chest physiotherapy) on your own. Do a web search for chest physiotherapy and start to practice. Ask his doc to order CPT and have it taught to t... |
| What is Muscle Cystic Fibrosis? |
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-threatening disease that causes mucus to build up and clog some of the organs in the body, particularly in the lungs and pancreas. When mucus clogs the lungs, it can ... |
| What is the direct biological effect of cystic fibrosis? |
I know some of what you're looking for, but not all of it. I know there are around 30,000 people afflicted with CF at this time. As far as the symptoms, it can vary but the disease itself Cy... |
| 3 week old with abnormal teasts for cystic fibrosis? |
The screening test done on new babies for cystic fibrosis doesnt tell wehter or not the baby is a carrier. The test measures immunoreactive trypsinogen. This ie hig in people with CF (but not high ... |
| For doctors out there, I have a Cystic Fibrosis question. . . .? |
Cystic Fibrosis affects many systems, but most severely the lungs. A good pulmonologist is essential. Also, you'll probably want to consult with an endocrinologist as well as a gastroenterolog... |
| Do you or anybody you know have cystic fibrosis? |
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| Do both parents have to be cystic fibrosis carriers in order for a child to be born with this disease? |
You are correct in your assumption that both parents must carry the recessive gene. It is impossible for the child to have CF if either parent was not a carrier.
Unfortunately, the genetic te... |
| I'm 13 and i have cystic fibrosis, and its said that i will only live to my early 30's! im scared!? |
Hi, Danielle.
I'm another CF'er and I celebrated my 40th birthday this summer. Once I made it through the complications at birth from my CF the doctors told my parents I would likely ... |
| Is there any cure for cystic fibrosis in India better than hospitals? |
Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited disease caused by a defect in a gene that regulates the transport of chloride into and out of cells. It is the most common fatal, inherited disease, affecting on in ... |
| My newborn tested postive for Cystic Fibrosis ???? |
I do have some experience with CF. When my son was also a newborn they tested him and he had to do the sweat test too which does not harm then at all. Thankfully he was negative. My brother-in -law... |
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