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Cystic Fibrosis

Published on Nov 25, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

CYSTIC FIBROSIS

(Pronounced SYS-TIC-FI-BRO-SIS)

WHAT BODY PARTS DOES IT EFFECT?

  • Sweat glands
  • Respiratory system
  • Digestive system
  • Reproductive system

BODY PARTS IT DOESN'T EFFECT

  • Brain
  • Nervous system

SYMPTOMS

  • High Salty sweat-noticable
  • Wheezing
  • Coughing
  • Trouble breathing

Treatments and Cure

No Cure

TREATMENTS

  • Digestive enzyme supplements
  • Dietary changes
  • Immunizations
  • Physical therapy
  • Medications

CLOSE TO A CURE

Gene therapy because in CF only one gene is at fault

FACTS

  • It mostly effects children

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