21. Cystic Fibrosis: Definition From Answers.com n. ( Abbr. CF ) A hereditary disease of the exocrine glands, usually developing during early childhood and affecting mainly the pancreas, respiratory system, and sweat glands http://www.answers.com/topic/cystic-fibrosis

22. TEAM 65ROSES | Miles For Cystic Fibrosis Invites members of the public to run in marathon teams in Atlanta or Miami or use their own endurance event to raise awareness and funds for the cystic fibrosis community. http://www.MilesForCysticFibrosis.org

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23. Cystic Fibrosis: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive tract. It is one of the most common chronic lung diseases in http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000107.htm

Skip navigation A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Home About MedlinePlus ... Contact Us Search MedlinePlus Health Topics ESPAÑOL Cystic fibrosis Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive tract. It is one of the most common chronic lung diseases in children and young adults, and may result in early death. See also: Cystic fibrosis - nutritional considerations Neonatal cystic fibrosis screening Causes Cystic fibrosis (CF) is caused by a defective gene which causes the body to produce abnormally thick and sticky fluid, called mucus. This mucus builds up in the breathing passages of the lungs and in the pancreas, the organ that helps to break down and absorb food. This collection of sticky mucus results in life-threatening lung infections and serious digestion problems. The disease may also affect the sweat glands and a man's reproductive system. Millions of Americans carry the defective CF gene, but do not have any symptoms. That's because a person with CF must inherit two defective CF genes one from each parent. An estimated 1 in 29 Caucasian Americans have the CF gene. The disease is the most common, deadly, inherited disorder affecting Caucasians in the United States. It's more common among those of Northern or Central European descent. Most children with CF are diagnosed by age 2. A small number, however, are not diagnosed until age 18 or older. These patients usually have a milder form of the disease.

24. Cystic Fibrosis: MedlinePlus Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease of the mucus and sweat glands. It affects mostly your lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines, sinuses and sex organs. CF causes your http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cysticfibrosis.html

pttitle = ""; Skip navigation A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Home About MedlinePlus ... Contact Us Search MedlinePlus Health Topics ESPAÑOL Other Topics: A B C D ... All Topics Cystic Fibrosis URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cysticfibrosis.html Also called: CF Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease of the mucus and sweat glands. It affects mostly your lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines, sinuses and sex organs. CF causes your mucus to be thick and sticky. The mucus clogs the lungs, causing breathing problems and making it easy for bacteria to grow. This can lead to problems such as repeated lung infections and lung damage. The symptoms and severity of CF vary widely. Some people have serious problems from birth. Others have a milder version of the disease that doesn't show up until they are teens or young adults. Although there is no cure for CF, treatments have improved greatly in recent years. Until the 1980s, most deaths from CF occurred in children and teenagers. Today, with improved treatments, people with CF live, on average, to be more than 35 years old. NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

25. CFTR-Related Disorders -- GeneReviews -- NCBI Bookshelf Disorders in the differential diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (CF) include the following Dysphagia with chronic descending tracheal aspiration and gastroesophageal reflux (GER) with or http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookshelf/br.fcgi?book=gene&part=cf

26. European Cystic Fibrosis Society (ECFS) ECFS, aims to achieve the best possible treatment and the highest quality of life for the patient with cystic fibrosis by the development and distribution of knowledge in the field of cystic fibrosis http://www.ecfsoc.org/

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27. What Is Cystic Fibrosis, Pancreatic Cystic Fibrosis Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease of your secretory glands, including the glands that make mucus and sweat. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/cf/cf_what.html

DCI Home Lung Diseases Cystic Fibrosis : What Is ... What Is ... Other Names Causes Who Is At Risk ... Links What Is Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis (SIS-tik fi-BRO-sis), or CF, is an inherited disease of your secretory glands, including the glands that make mucus and sweat. CF mostly affects the lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines, sinuses, and sex organs. Overview Mucus is a substance made by the lining of some body tissues. Normally, mucus is a slippery, watery substance. It keeps the linings of certain organs moist and prevents them from drying out or getting infected. However, if you have CF, your mucus becomes thick and sticky. The thick, sticky mucus also can block tubes, or ducts, in your pancreas. As a result, the digestive enzymes that your pancreas makes can't reach your small intestine. These enzymes help break down the food that you eat. Without them, your intestines can't fully absorb fats and proteins. This can cause vitamin deficiency and malnutrition because nutrients leave your body unused. It also can cause bulky stools, intestinal gas, a swollen belly from severe constipation, and pain or discomfort. CF also causes your sweat to become very salty. As a result, your body loses large amounts of salt when you sweat. This can upset the balance of minerals in your blood and cause a number of health problems. Examples include dehydration (a condition in which your body doesn't have enough fluids), increased heart rate, tiredness, weakness, decreased blood pressure, heat stroke, and, rarely, death.

28. Cystic Fibrosis - EHow.com Learn about Cystic Fibrosis on eHow.com. Find info and videos including About Cystic Fibrosis, About Cystic Fibrosis, How to Cope With Cystic Fibrosis and much more. http://www.ehow.com/cystic-fibrosis/

Family Food Health Home Money Style More Home Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis Featured Articles What is Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition that causes problems with the lungs and other organs. It is uncommon; approximately 30,000 people in the United States have this condition. Caucasians are more likely to be affected than other races. Some people carry the gene without exhibiting symptoms. What Causes Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a hereditary disease of the secretory glands, which produce sweat and mucous. CF affects mainly the pancreas, lungs, liver, sex organs and sinuses. In CF, particular glands create abnormal secretions. Some people with mild forms of CF may not have any symptoms until they reach their teen years or become young... History of Cystic Fibrosis Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease affecting the digestive system and lungs of more than 70,000 people worldwide. It's caused by two defective genes passed down from both parents and is a life-threatening condition. CF's faulty genes cause the production of thick, sticky mucus, which can clog the lungs and obstruct the pancreas,... Cystic Fibrosis Definition Cystic Fibrosis is a chronic condition that may be fatal. Many children are born with this condition as it is inherited. More Caucasian people of European descent are affected by this than are other races. Fortunately, the lifespan of individuals with Cystic Fibrosis has increased dramatically in recent years.

29. Testing For Cystic Fibrosis Brochure explaining what cystic fibrosis is and describing the genetic tests available for use before and during pregnancy. http://www.sufw.com.au/Portals/0/Documents/TestingCysticFibrosis.pdf

30. Cystic Fibrosis Informer These pages are intended for world wide web as a resource of information on Cystic Fibrosis in English and Dutch they also link to other resources on Cystic Fibrosis. http://cfinformer.tripod.com/

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31. Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Overview - Cystic Fibrosis - Pulmonology Channel Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common fatal, inherited disease in the US. CF causes the body to produce abnormally thick and sticky mucus in several different parts of the body http://www.pulmonologychannel.com/cf/index.shtml

Home Health Topics Health Reports Learning Centers ... Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Overview Share: Send to a Friend Print Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Overview Overview of Cystic Fibrosis Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common fatal, inherited disease in the United States (see Incidence ). CF causes the body to produce abnormally thick and sticky mucus in several different parts of the body, most prominently in the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system. It also affects the pancreas, leading to serious digestive problems. CF is a genetic disease resulting from the inheritance of a defective autosomal recessive gene (see Genetics of Cystic Fibrosis ). A recessive gene is one that is expressed only when both copies of the gene are present, so a person with CF must have inherited the gene that causes CF from both parents. A person who has only one copy of the gene is known as a "CF carrier." The defective gene that causes CF codes for a protein responsible for salt (sodium chloride) transport by the epithelial cells. There are several hundred possible mutations that can lead to CF symptoms. The severity of symptoms varies depending on the particular mutation. Patients with milder symptoms live longer. Due to vast improvements in treatment, the expected life span of people with CF has increased dramatically. Before the mid-1960s, the median age of death of children with CF was 2 years. That means that one-half of babies born with CF died by the age of two. By the early 1990s, the median age of death had increased to 25 years. It is predicted that babies born with CF in the 1990s can expect to live for 40 years or more.

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33. Cystic Fibrosis - Genetics Home Reference Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease of the mucus glands that affects many body systems. The disorder's most common signs and symptoms include progressive damage to the http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=cysticfibrosis

About Site Map Contact Us Search A service of the Home Conditions Genes Chromosomes ... Resources Cystic fibrosis Related Gene(s) References Quick links to this topic MedlinePlus Health information Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center Information about genetic conditions and rare diseases Additional NIH Resources National Institutes of Health Educational resources Information pages Patient support For patients and families Gene Reviews Clinical summary Gene Tests DNA test labs Genetic Tools Teaching cases ACTion Sheets Newborn screening ClinicalTrials.gov Research studies PubMed Recent literature Online Books Medical and science texts OMIM Genetic disorder catalog Genetic Conditions Cystic fibrosis On this page: Description Genetic changes Inheritance Treatment ... Glossary definitions Reviewed January 2008 What is cystic fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease of the mucus glands that affects many body systems. The disorder's most common signs and symptoms include progressive damage to the respiratory system and chronic digestive system problems. Mucus is a slippery substance that lubricates and protects the linings of the airways, digestive system, reproductive system, and other organs and tissues. In people with cystic fibrosis, the body produces mucus that is abnormally thick and sticky. This abnormal mucus can obstruct the airways, leading to severe problems with breathing and bacterial infections in the lungs. These infections cause chronic coughing, wheezing, and inflammation. Over time, mucus buildup and infections result in permanent lung damage, including the formation of scar tissue (fibrosis) and cysts in the lungs.

34. Cystic Fibrosis: Cause, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention, Risks, Complications, L What is Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis is a chronic, non contagious, fatal genetic disorder that affects over 30,000 Americans. Cystic fibrosis is the most common inherited http://www.mamashealth.com/cfibrosis.asp

Lung Diseases and Illnesses ARDS Asbestosis Asthma Black Lung Disease ... Tuberculosis Links Email Mama Prevent CO poisoning A child's battle with asthma What is Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis is a chronic, non contagious, fatal genetic disorder that affects over 30,000 Americans. Cystic fibrosis is the most common inherited disease affecting children and young adults. Cystic fibrosis is marked by chronic infections, clogged airways, and digestive and reproductive problems. Cystic fibrosis affects tissues that produce mucus secretions, such as the airway, the gastrointestinal tract, the ducts of the pancreas, the bile ducts of the liver and the male urogenital tract. Cystic fibrosis affects the body's epithelial cells. Epithelial cells make up the lining of the lungs pancreas liver digestive tract and reproductive system, and are also found in the sweat glands and sinuses. In cystic fibrosis patients, the mucus is very thick. Mucus usually protects tissues from harm, but abnormally thick mucus obstructs the ducts and airways, causing damage to the tissues. It affects different tissues different ways. In the lungs the thick mucus clogs the respiratory system and allows bacteria to grow in it. The thick mucus also impairs the pancreas by preventing enzymes from reaching the intestines to digest food. The bile ducts in the liver may be affected, causing biliary cirrhosis in a small percentage of patients. Salt absorption in the sweat ducts is also impaired, and cystic fibrosis patients produce extremely salty sweat.

35. Breathing Room: The Art Of Living With Cystic Fibrosis Guidance about the art of living with cystic fibrosis. http://www.thebreathingroom.org

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36. Cystic Fibrosis - MayoClinic.com Cystic fibrosis — Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms, treatment of this inherited condition. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cystic-fibrosis/DS00287

37. The Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference Information on program and location. http://www.nacfconference.org

38. Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Phage Therapy. Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC) is a group of bacteria that can cause lifethreatening respiratory infections in http://cysticfibrosis.ca/home.asp

39. Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Support and resources. Located in Toronto, Ontario. http://www.cysticfibrosis.ca/

40. Cystic Fibrosis Cystic fibrosis (CF),a genetic disorder that particularly affects the lungs and digestive system and makes kids who have it more vulnerable to repeated lung infections, affects http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/lungs/cf.html

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