by windy_sydney

Question posed by asian.man12: What types of cell surface protein malfunction cause Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Cystic Fibrosis?

Best answer:

Answer by cece
This site will have answers to all of your questions!

http://www.medicinenet.com/systemic_lupus/article.htm#1whatis

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Question posed by Doogan: Why is hypoxia a symptom of cystic fibrosis?

The top answer:

Answer by Mary
CF is largerly a lung disease. Since the lungs do not work correctly, hypoxia can be a problem. Hypoxia means decreased oxygen level.

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A question from * once upon a time *: Cystic Fibrosis? anyone with any experience in this disease?
do you or someone you know suffer from cystic fibrosis? what are your symptoms like?? how do you manage?? I just looked it up online because of the symptoms ive suffered since i was a kid. and this is the first thing ive ever seen that has made any sense to me. I want to ask my Dr. to test me for it. how do they test you?

Best answer:

Answer by Jackie
I don’t think you have it or you’d know about it.

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by fakelvis

Question posed by Deegan: Ok Someone help me with Cystic Fibrosis Research Project?
Ok I have to do a project on Cystic Fibrosis and I need to answer a few questions.
is the disease(Cystic Fibrosis) Communicable or Non-Communicable
Is It Chronic or Acute
Cause of the disease?
Symptoms
Prognosis
Treatment
Prevention
Risks for contracting the disease/Condition
What age, gender, races tend to get the disease?
are lifestyle changes needed
Side effects of the treatment
Maybe history of the disease
how it feels to have it
any other interesting things. BEST ANSWER TO WHOEVER ANSWERS THEM ALL
PS:
what is your favorite band/Song

No 1 answer:

Answer by mslinda8393@yahoo.com
Google cystic fibrosis to get your research.

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A question asked by n0e c: Two carriers cystic fibrosis marry. What is their parent chance of having children with cystic fibrosis?

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease caused by recessive alleles.

Albinism is a condition caused by a recessive allele. A carrier of the albino trait and a non-carrier marry and are planning to start a family. What will be the genotypic ratio for their children? What is the percent chance that they will have albino children?

My chosen answer:

Answer by Jenn
25% chance of a child with CF, 50% chance of a child who is a carrier, 25 % chance of a child who is not a carrier and doesn’t have the disease.

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by fakelvis

Question by Samantha: Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Fundraiser!?
This is my second year taking part in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s charity walk-a-thon, Great Strides, but it is my first time as being team leader.
The overall goal of the Great Strides walk is to raise a generous amount of money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to help fund research to find a cure for cystic fibrosis, and to fund care for those who already have the disease and cannot afford treatment.
What my question is, does anyone have any good ways of fundraising? I mean, I am sort of on a plateau with the donations coming in. Some family members have donated small amounts, and so have friends. I was wondering if you could provide for me some effective fundraising ideas, that do not cost too much in the first place to accomplish..
Incase you want more infomation on the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation go to:

http://www.cff.org

Incase you want more information on the Great Strides Charity Walk-A-Thon go to:

http://www.cff.org/great_strides

THANKS IN ADVANCE!

Selected answer:

Answer by Queen of Cards
You should try to get a business to adopt you. For instance, you could make up team t-shirts to wear on the walk and charge a company to have it’s Logo and web address on the backs of your shirts. I know my company has done this for various charities. CF is my favorite charity (used to have a brother w/ CF) so good luck!

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Question by Seth: Do people survive cystic fibrosis?
Is there any treatment for it? Also are people born with it or can they get it later in life?

The No 1 answer:

Answer by jordan
There is treatment but no cure! You are born with it! It is 100% genetic..the mom and the dad must be carriers..and even then its a 1 in 4 chance of your child having it! People with CF do not live a full life..my little sister has CF…and even though shes sick..shes still a normal little girl that is amazing!

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Question posed by kelli: If Both parents are carriers for cystic fibrosis will each baby be born with it or at least a carrier?
1st pregnancy baby had full blown cf(rip), 2nd baby is just a carrier. Is it possible for the 3rd pregnancy not have cf or even be a carrier???

The No 1 answer:

Answer by kik
1/2 chance to being a carrier, 1/4 chance to having full blown, and 1/4 chance to being normal and not a carrier.

Just so you know, I know nothing about cystic fibrosis so yea….

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by fakelvis

Question posed by kendell c: Which is better for cystic fibrosis patients, the vest or a flutter device?
My 12 yr old has CF and uses the vest for many years now. Is the flutter device better than the vest? We are looking for something more portabe for trips and such. Something smaller and easier to use might encourage him to do his treatments more than once per day.

Chosen answer:

Answer by CJBig
I personally think the vest is better, but the flutter or acapella devices are also very effective. If you are looking for compact and portable the flutter/acapella should do the job , but for ever day maintenance I would definitely stick with the vest. The Acapella can also be attached to the end of the corrugated tubing on the nebulizer to do both therapies at once. Always consult your child’s doctor before changing therapies.

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Question by Mrs. Kelly: Could my baby have cystic fibrosis?
2 of the many symptoms for cystic fibrosis are COUGHING A LOT and SALTY TASTING SWEAT. Well, my 9 month old has had a cackle that sounds like a mild cough off and on since she was about 4 months old. The doctor just thinks it’s a quirk of hers. Her sweat is not salty per se, but smells and tastes VERY VERY bitter, like metal. ??? I just started noticing the latter, so I am calling the doctor in the morning. Do you think there is a chance she could have cystic fibrosis? All else is normal (no other symptoms).

Top answer:

Answer by max g
Ok, Yeah, STOP ACTING STUPID, take that baby to a damn doctor, sorry about the rudeness but I care for kids alot!

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