Category: Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis—Life Threatening and Incurable Cystic fibrosis has been around since medieval times. Infants in the middle ages who had “salty” skin were considered bewitched because they normally died during infancy. The disease is...
The Affect of Cystic Fibrosis on Children Over 4,000 children are born with Cystic Fibrosis in the United States each year. They get the disease when both of their parents have the Delta F508...
Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis Symptoms of cystic fibrosis will normally show in children by the age of three. Adults can be diagnosed with cystic fibrosis but that is usually rare. Each child may experience...
Strong Signs of the Presence of Cystic Fibrosis in The Body Cystic fibrosis is a serious disease with life-threatening complications. It is important a patient have an early diagnosis so treatment can begin immediately....
Cystic Fibrosis and Alternative Medicine Alternative medicine may give hope to some cystic fibrosis patients. Although there is no known cure for this disease, there are a few simple steps to make the quality...
Standard Tests for Diagnosing Cystic Fibrosis The standard and most common test for cystic fibrosis is the sweat test. Mothers often are performing this test in a maternal way when they kiss their infant...
Cystic Fibrosis and Pregnancy Scientists and researchers recently released a study showing a decline in birthrates of babies with cystic fibrosis since genetic testing became available. The general public has more knowledge and understanding...
Signs and Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis Cystic fibrosis is a disorder that causes severe lung damage and digestive problems that could result in malnutrition. The disease is inherited when both parents carry a recessive...