Cystic Fibrosis
Solymar Mora, Kassandra Darrus, Diana Mendoza
Causes
It is inherited by both parent genes. In other words both the mother and father must carry the gene for the baby to have it
How it is detected
there are several tests that can be taken during pregnancy. One of them is called CVS (Chronic Villus Sampling).
Symptoms
in new borns
- failure to gain weight
- delayed growth
- increasing gas
- belly that appears swollen
- infertility in men
- clubbed finger
Treatments
Treatment is used right after the disease is detected. There are many different forms of treatment for it, but essentially there is no cure.
treatment is used for:
- preventing an controlling lung infections
- loosening and removing the mucus from lungs
- Preventing and treating intestinal blockage
- proving adequate nutrition
Life expectancy
about 37 years
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Website: https://www.cff.org/
Location: Empire Park
Phone: 303-296-6610