Cystic Fibrosis - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder that causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive system through developing sticky mucus in these organs.

Symptoms-

A persistent cough with thick mucus

Bronchiectasis

Constipation

Diarrhea

Exercise intolerance

Foul-smelling, greasy stools

Intestinal blockage, particularly in newborns (meconium ileus)

Jaundice

Poor weight gain and growth

Repeated lung infections

Shortness of breath

Stuffy nose

Wheezing

Causes-
Main reason is the Gene mutation.
Complications

Bronchitis

Coughing for several days to weeks

Shortness of breath

Coughing up blood (hemoptysis)

Bronchiectasis

Dehydration

Diabetes

Infertility for women

Malnutrition

Nasal polyps

Osteoporosis

Pneumonia

Pneumothorax

Respiratory failure

Sinus infections

Specialists to Visit -
Gastroenterologist
Medical Geneticist
Physiotherapist
Pulmonologist
Respiratory Therapist

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References-
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com
https://www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk
https://www.nhs.uk
https://www.webmd.com