A 39-year-old member asked:
Does anyone have cure for primary ciliary dyskinesia?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Brian Bezackanswered
Pediatrics - Pulmonology 20 years experience
No: This is a genetic disorder and there is no cure at this time. The treatments available all target trying to prevent infection from by the dysfunctional cilia.
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