[cystic fibrosis] Flashcards
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AR
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caucasian
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CFTR (CF transmembrane conductance regulator)
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chloride (reduced reabsorption of Cl- from sweat into sweat duct, so increased Cl-. This ‘traps’ more Na in the sweat as well)
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bronchiectasis
chronic infection
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Sweat test
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NaCl are >60 mmol/L
8
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haemoptysis
wheeze
cough
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pancreatic insufficiency (DM + steatorrhoea)
10
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osteoporosis
sinusitis
vasculitis
hypertrophic pulmonary osteoarthropathy
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clubbing of distal phalanges
periostitis (periosteum inflammation)
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cirrhosis
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obstructive
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obstructive
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Postural drainage
Abx or acute infective exacerbations
pancreatic enzyme replacement
ursodeoxycholic acid (liver replacement)