Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis

by London Fleming

Main Ideas:

• The buildup of thick, sticky mucus in the organs and lungs
• Genetic Disorder: Autosomal Recessive
• Damage to the respiratory system and digestive system is progressive

Symptoms:

• Pain in abdomen
• Cough
• Diarrhea
• Fat in stool
• Heartburn
• Shortness of Breath
• Wheezing
• Slow Growth
• Fatigue
• Infections
• And more

Treatment:

• Treatment has improved compared to past decades, extending the life expectancy of people with cystic fibrosis. 
• Medications
• Good diet: high-calorie, high-fat, vitamins
• Fitness
• Lung Transplant
• Breathing Exercises

Pedigree and Punnett Square:

Interactive:

If a woman with Cystic Fibrosis marries a man who is a carrier for Cystic Fibrosis, what are the chances of their children having Cystic Fibrosis?

Reflection:

Learning about Cystic Fibrosis was something I wanted to do. Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that occurs in many families, and maybe even my own family. I wanted to be aware of what the disease is and how it could be treated to be prepared if it does occur in my family.  I already knew the basics of Cystic Fibrosis from our genetic disease lesson in class. 

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