Cystic fibrosis Flashcards
1
Q
Cystic fibrosis is the commonest of all?
A
inherited disorders
- 1 per 2500 live births
2
Q
Clinical features include:
A
family history
presents in infancy
meconium ileus in the neonate
recurrent chest infections (cough and wheeze)
failure to thrive
malabsorption
3
Q
Diagnosis:
A
can be diagnosed antenatally (in utero) neonatal screening
- —CFTR protein
4
Q
Treatment:
A
oral pancreatic enzyme replacement for malabsorption attention to respiratory problems
