[discussion topic goes here]Cystic fibrosis by Renju Venugopala Pillai https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz Post your response to the discussion topic by clicking the plus button below. en-us 2025-01-24 09:36:40 UTC 2025-01-24 09:42:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4ac.png https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303067339 Chest infections

]]> 2025-01-24 09:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303067339 https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303067887 Cystic fibrosis causes sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive system

]]> 2025-01-24 09:38:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303067887 https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303068103 Respiratory symptoms:

chronic cough, shortness of breath, and frequent lung infections

]]> 2025-01-24 09:39:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303068103 https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303068176 Symptoms include: wheezing, coughing, low weight, nutritional deficiencies.

]]> 2025-01-24 09:39:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303068176 https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303068506 Genetic (autosomal recessive)

]]> 2025-01-24 09:39:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303068506 https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303068665 The lifespan is up to 44years

]]> 2025-01-24 09:39:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303068665 https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303068678 Digestive symptoms:

Frequent greasy, foul smelling stools, diarrhea, constipation and bloating

]]> 2025-01-24 09:39:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303068678 https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303068772 The average lifespan for individuals with CF is around 40 years but treatments are improving this and it is now likely to be longer than this.

]]> 2025-01-24 09:39:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303068772 https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303068929 Skin symptoms:

Salty tasting skin

]]> 2025-01-24 09:39:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303068929 https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303069116 There is no cure for CF but there are treatments which can help manage the condition.

]]> 2025-01-24 09:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303069116 https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303069186 Genetic disorder which produces excessive thick mucus affecting the lungs, digestive system and other organs

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Poor weight gain or slow growth

]]> 2025-01-24 09:40:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303069187 https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303069293 There is no cure

]]> 2025-01-24 09:40:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303069293 https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303069331 fatty foods

]]> 2025-01-24 09:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303069331 https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303070354 it’s a genetic disorder that causes the. idk to produce really thick mucus impacting the lungs and the digestive system

]]> 2025-01-24 09:40:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303070354 https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303070409 It causes a build up of sticky mucus in the lungs and digestive system and theres no cure for it.

Life expectancy is usually around 40 or even less

Its also an inherited condition caused by mutations in the gene

]]> 2025-01-24 09:41:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303070409 https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303070569 CF is caused by mutations in the transmembrane conductance regulator gene

]]> 2025-01-24 09:41:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303070569 https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303071516 When the protein in the membrane doesnt work properly- the chloride gets trapped in the cells so water cannot reach it

]]> 2025-01-24 09:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303071516 https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303071572 Cystic fibrosis is caused by mutations in the CFTR gene, which produces a protein in the cell membrane.

]]> 2025-01-24 09:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303071572 https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303071676 Caused by mutation that affects movement of salt and water around the cell

]]> 2025-01-24 09:42:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303071676 https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303071817 The CFTR gene has a mutation which encodes a channel that regulates ion and water transport and so salt levels for individuals with CF are affected

]]> 2025-01-24 09:42:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303071817 https://padlet.com/ae2578_1/d2mlgbqz8ur9fevz/wish/3303071976 Theres an imbalance of ion concentrations across the cell membrane

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