Cystic Fibrosis by Rahmah Riaz - Homelands Sr PS (1323) https://padlet.com/693603/e7hk662bgwa1byls en-us 2020-07-19 14:22:29 UTC 2020-07-20 20:04:52 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f43e.png Description 693603 https://padlet.com/693603/e7hk662bgwa1byls/wish/657777608
  • - It is a genetic disease that causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive system and other organs in the body. 
  • - It affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat and digestive juices.
    • ]]>     2020-07-19 15:26:46 UTC https://padlet.com/693603/e7hk662bgwa1byls/wish/657777608     Which animal systems does it affect? 693603 https://padlet.com/693603/e7hk662bgwa1byls/wish/657787153 Cystic Fibrosis affects the respiratory, digestive and reproductive systems.]]> 2020-07-19 16:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/693603/e7hk662bgwa1byls/wish/657787153 Symptoms 693603 https://padlet.com/693603/e7hk662bgwa1byls/wish/657797797
  •  Persistent coughing
  • Very salty-tasting skin
  • Wheezing or shortness of breath
  • Poor growth or weight gain
  • Lung infections
    • ]]>     2020-07-19 16:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/693603/e7hk662bgwa1byls/wish/657797797     Symptoms 693603 https://padlet.com/693603/e7hk662bgwa1byls/wish/657799614 2020-07-19 16:33:02 UTC https://padlet.com/693603/e7hk662bgwa1byls/wish/657799614 Cures and Preventions 693603 https://padlet.com/693603/e7hk662bgwa1byls/wish/657809696 There is NO cure, but treatment can ease symptoms, reduce complications and improve the body's health.

    Prevention:
    1. Avoid smoking
    2. Avoid second-hand smoking
    3. Wear a mask or other breathing device when you work in an environment with harmful chemicals. 
    ]]>     2020-07-19 17:09:57 UTC https://padlet.com/693603/e7hk662bgwa1byls/wish/657809696     The North American Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Patient Registry 693603 https://padlet.com/693603/e7hk662bgwa1byls/wish/657831922 2020-07-19 18:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/693603/e7hk662bgwa1byls/wish/657831922 Male and Female Global Cystic Fibrosis Population 693603 https://padlet.com/693603/e7hk662bgwa1byls/wish/657836273 2020-07-19 18:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/693603/e7hk662bgwa1byls/wish/657836273