Question 1

can somebody tell me how can the endocrine system relate to cystic fibrosis?

Accepted Answer

Cystic Fibrosis: The endocrine system is potentially one of the systems involved in cystic fibrosis. There are many different presentations of cf. If the pancreas is affected then supplements may be needed to help digest food. In addition, some CF patients have a form of diabetes. The cff is a good resource for information. Cff.Org
prmg will review your CF records at 858 259 9689 at no cost to you.

Question 2

what is done to improve the immune system of a cystic fibrosis patient?

Accepted Answer

Cystic fibrosis: CF is a genetic defect and at this time, it cannot be repaired. Companies such as sangamo pharmaceuticals are working on cures for mono-genetic diseases, and maybe someday a cure could become  available.

Question 3

what does cystic fibrosis do to the pulmonary system on a cellular level?

Accepted Answer

Mucus & infection: The cells lining the airways don't put out enough water into the airway to make airway secretions thin enough to be coughed out.  The mucus that collects clog the airways and let germs grow and thrive instead of being killed. Long-term infection damages the airways and substance of the lung. The airways and lung units gradually fill up with pus and germs and can't take in oxygen or get rid of co2.

Question 4

can cystic fibrosis affect both respiratory and digestive system?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: The thicker mucous secretions inherent to cystic fibrosis (CF) can cause a relative obstruction in clearing the airway tree of particulate matter/germs. Similarly, these secretions can obstruct the passage of pancreatic enzymes into the intestine leading to mal-digestion.

Question 5

how does cystic fibrosis affect  social development?

Accepted Answer

Significantly: CF is associated with repeated lung infections that result in absence from school and social activities.

Question 6

how does cystic fibrosis affect social development of an individual?

Accepted Answer

Chronic illness: There are many components of a chronic disease that are hard to navigate in adolescence.  At a time when absolute uniformity is desired, there are medications to take at specific times, there are doctor visits ("Where were you?"), and there are hospitalizations which entirely disrupt social structures.  Concerns about infection can also limit social activities.  Encourage social interactions.

Question 7

does cystic fibrosis affect your physical appearance?

Accepted Answer

Not specifically: Most CF patients that are monitored and receiving regular healthcare can not be picked out in a crowd of people of similar age. If their disease were to go unrecognized and or untreated they would appear ill.

Question 8

how does cystic fibrosis affect my alveoli and blood capillaries?

Accepted Answer

Cystic Fibrosis: Sodium channels (a natural "salt" in your body,  doesn't get moved in and  of the cells properly ND causes mucus to build p, become sticky, and not move well.  This prevents oxygen from getting  into the  alveoli and carbon dioxide from moving out.

Question 9

can someone be diagnose with cystic fibrosis in their 40's?

Accepted Answer

As a carrier: Genetic carrier testing:
more than 10 million americans are symptomless carriers of the defective CF gene. This blood test can help detect carriers, who could pass CF onto their children. To have cystic fibrosis, a child must inherit one copy of the defective CF gene from each parent.

Question 10

why can't cystic fibrosis patients be near each other?

Accepted Answer

Sharing: Patients with cystic fibrosis are highly susceptible to lung infections. As a result, if they spend a lot of time together, they can readily swap infections. This is one case where you should shun your parents' otherwise good advice on sharing.

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