1. What are the signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis?
a. Signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis are very salty-tasting skin; persistent coughing, at times with phlegm; frequent lung infections; wheezing or shortness of breath; poor growth/weight gain in spite of a good appetite; and frequent greasy, bulky stools or difficulty in bowel movements.
2. How common is this disorder?
a. This disorder if very comon around 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide) have it.
3. How is cystic fibrosis diagnosed?
a. Cystic fibrosis is diagnosed through different methods sweat testing, newborn screening, and genetic carrier testing.
4. How is cystic fibrosis inherited? Does everyone who has a mutant gene for the protein have cystic fibrosis?
a.To have cystic fibrosis, a child must inherit one copy of the defective CF gene from each parent.
1. Explain the normal function of the protein that is defective in cystic fibrosis.
a. Its normal function is to control the flow of chloride ions from the cell.
2. What happens to this protein in CF patients and what are the consequences for the health of these individuals?
a. The flow of chloride ions and of sodium ions (Na+) are fundamentally altered
1. Explain at least 3 treatments for the symptoms of cystic fibrosis.
1. Medication
2.Therapy
3.Surgical and other procedures
2. Discuss at least 3 ways for parents to help their children who have cystic fibrosis.
1.Oral emzymes and better nutrion-healthy diet and keep from fatty foods
2.Drink lots of fluids-make sure they stay hydrated
3.keep immunizations up to date-make sure to get annual flu shot
4.exercise-get a good habit of exercise
5.eliminate smoke-don’t smoke around kids
6.encourage hand washing-make sure they wash hands really well everytime they are done playing outside, or using the bathroom
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