Lets go Chargers Lets go Bears asked:

How would gene therapy treat these two diseases. Cystic fibrosis and parkinson disease???? I’m looking for information that will describe the treatment using an animal model for testing… but i’m willing to take any information.

Deviiiiiiiiiii<3 asked:

does any one here have cystic fibrosis? i am hoping to talk to someone that goes through most of the basic routines every day. i am eleven and hoping to talk to someone around that age please e-mail me (obviously you know my e-mail address)
in response to aaron w – what hospital do you work at?? because go to te childrens hospital
sorry aaron w i meant that i go to childrens hospital of philadelphia

Angelgrl asked:

Anyone have a child with cystic fibrosis how did the diagonsis come out and at what age

Cystic fibrosis or CF is a serious genetic disorder that targets the mucus-secreting glands of the body, such as the lungs and digestive organs. Symptoms can be identified at the age of one or two. However, some symptoms may be delayed and do not appear until puberty or even adulthood. The severity of the disease varies for every person. Some people with CF may be sickly at a young age while others live for many years with manageable symptoms.

Being aware of common cystic fibrosis symptoms can enable parents to give proper management and care for their affected children. The following are early symptoms and the different body systems that are affected with the condition:

1. The Digestive Organs
Seen in infants, Meconium ileus or serious intestinal obstruction usually becomes the first symptom of the disease.
Poor weight gain and lack of energy are also common cystic fibrosis symptoms. This is due to pancreatic and intestinal blockages which eventually lead to chronic malabsorption. CF patients also experience persistent diarrhea, or bulky, foul-smelling and greasy stools. Since they have an inadequately functioning pancreas, fats and proteins are excreted in the bowels instead of being absorbed in the body. Stomach pains and intestinal discomfort caused by too much gas is also a common symptom.

2. The Lungs
Major cystic fibrosis symptoms include coughing, breathing difficulties and repeated pulmonary infections. This is due to the thick mucus build-up in the lung area which clogs the airways. The body tries to cough out the phlegm or mucus but to no avail. The consistency of the mucus is just too thick for the body to be able to expel all of it. After some time, it leads to respiratory irritations and narrowing of the air passages. Mucus is then trapped and becomes a favorable environment for bacteria to thrive. With this condition, pulmonary infections, like bronchitis and pneumonia, become frequent.

3. Salty-tasting skin
Salty-tasting skin is among the common symptoms present in early age. Because of a defective CFTR gene that hinders the movement of salt in and out of the body cells, salt is not absorbed but excreted through the sweat glands. There are even times when salt deposits become visible on the skin. That is why a common test that is used to help diagnose cystic fibrosis is the sweat test.

These are the cystic fibrosis symptoms mostly evident in young patients. Once a diagnosis has been made, appropriate medical treatment and management of these symptoms can be established.

By: Didier De Coster

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CysticFibrosisUSA asked:

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation video podcasts present the stories of CF patients, families and volunteers. Frank Deford, sports commenter, noted author of “Alex: The Life of a Child” and CFF Chairman Emeritus, recalls how he came to realize his daughter Alex, who died of CF at age 8, was a true hero.

missJMAC asked:

Does anybody have it?
what are your feelings about having?
any teeen opinons ?

I have it and i dislike it so much.
I just wanted to see how it effects other people emotionally.

polygirrrl asked:

how is osmosis involved with cystic fibrosis?

teachrzpet1 asked:

I am a middle school teacher and my 6th graders are doing research papers on diseases and medical conditions..one of my students is researching Cystic Fibrosis and would like to interview someone who’s has actually experienced this condition. If you would be willing to answer a few questions, please send me your email address…my student will email you a 5-8 questions survey to answer. We really appreciate it! Thanks much!
(effertjm@mail.milwaukee.k12.wi.us)

gixxeracer87 asked:

Assume that you have a brother or sister with CF and that you and a Caucasian partner who has no family history of CF have a child. What is the likelihood of your child being affected?

Kat asked:

does anyone have or know someone that has a infant/baby with CF?
My best friend got a positive result from the CF screen in the hospital so they have sent of more tests and she has 3 weeks to wait. Her baby is gaining weight, but (to me) looks like she is ill…her color is greyish and she is just not looking like she is a typical healthy newborn.
If anyone can answer…what were the symptoms/signs?
ANY input is appreciated…I just want to ease her mind during this 3 week wait.