Cystic Fibrosis
What is cystic fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis is a disease that is passed down through families, from parent to child due to a faulty gene. It currently affects both babies, children and young adults. This faulty gene controls the movement of salt and water in and out of the cells, so the lungs and digestive system become so clogged with mucus, it makes it hard to breathe and digest food.
Cystic fibrous causes many effects on the body, but it mainly affects the digestive system, pancreas and the lungs. Inside the lungs, the mucus can clog the airways and trap bacteria. This more often leads to infections, lung damage and eventually, respiratory failure. Inside the pancreas, the mucus stops the release of digestive enzymes that allow the body to break down food and absorb vital nutrients, which can sometimes lead to inflammation of the pancreas. Cystic fibrosis can also affect other parts of the body, that includes the liver, the reproductive system, the sweat glands and the sinuses.
Symptoms and complications related to the lungs and sinuses can include, increased mucus in the sinuses or lungs, coughing, and pneumonia. Severe sinus pain or pressure can be caused by infection or nasal polyps. Symptoms and …show more content…
Almost all men with cystic fibrosis are infertile, and this is because the tube that connects the testes and prostate gland is either blocked with mucus or missing entirely. Occasionally, some fertility treatments and surgical procedures make it possible for men with cystic fibrosis to become biological fathers but not often. Some women with cystic fibrosis may be less fertile than other women. It is possible for them to conceive and to have successful pregnancies, but sometimes pregnancy can worsen the signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis. Lastly, another complication may include dehydration because cystic fibrosis causes your sweat to become very salty, so your body loses large amounts of salt when you
Cystic fibrous causes many effects on the body, but it mainly affects the digestive system, pancreas and the lungs. Inside the lungs, the mucus can clog the airways and trap bacteria. This more often leads to infections, lung damage and eventually, respiratory failure. Inside the pancreas, the mucus stops the release of digestive enzymes that allow the body to break down food and absorb vital nutrients, which can sometimes lead to inflammation of the pancreas. Cystic fibrosis can also affect other parts of the body, that includes the liver, the reproductive system, the sweat glands and the sinuses.
Symptoms and complications related to the lungs and sinuses can include, increased mucus in the sinuses or lungs, coughing, and pneumonia. Severe sinus pain or pressure can be caused by infection or nasal polyps. Symptoms and …show more content…
Almost all men with cystic fibrosis are infertile, and this is because the tube that connects the testes and prostate gland is either blocked with mucus or missing entirely. Occasionally, some fertility treatments and surgical procedures make it possible for men with cystic fibrosis to become biological fathers but not often. Some women with cystic fibrosis may be less fertile than other women. It is possible for them to conceive and to have successful pregnancies, but sometimes pregnancy can worsen the signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis. Lastly, another complication may include dehydration because cystic fibrosis causes your sweat to become very salty, so your body loses large amounts of salt when you