You will notice an extra build up of mucus, and a saltier taste to the skin. Generally, people with cystic fibrosis will have a saltier taste in their sweat.
2. How common is this disorder?
70,000 people in the world are affected, and there are 30,000 people affected in the US alone!
3. How is cystic fibrosis diagnosed?
This disease can be helped by prescribed medicine, but it can never be completely cured.
4. How is cystic fibrosis inherited? Does everyone that has a mutant gene for the protein have cystic fibrosis?
It is just a gene that can be inherited by the genes of the childs parents, but everyone who obtains the mutant gene does not necessarily have the disease but have a very good chance of ending up getting the disease.
Part 2
1. Explain the normal function of the protein that is defective in cystic fibrosis.
Normally, the movements of the ions bring water to the surface of the airways. The water keeps the mucus moist. That way, the normal proteins can function and control the amount of chloride ions to the cells. This protein is names CF transmembrane regulator (ion channel)
2. What happens to this protein in CF patients and what are the consequences for the health of these individuals?
The defective protein means that the protein can no longer regulate the amount of chloride ions needed in the cells. This will cause blockage in the different channels, and will dry out the mucus.
Part 3
1. Explain at least 3 treatments for the symptoms of cystic fibrosis.
You can try chest drainage therapy, lung transplants, and oxygen therapy.
2. Discuss at least 3 ways for parents to help their children who have cystic fibrosis
You can pat your kid on the back, play sports, or watch funny movies; whatever it takes to get the mucus out.
This is a chest radiograph of one of the most fatal diseases..cystic fibrosis!
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