Cystic Fibrosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is cystic fibrosis?
A
An autosomal recessive genetic condition
2
Q
What organ systems are affected by cystic fibrosis?
A
- Respiratory system
- Digestive system
- Reproductive system
- Sweat glands
- Sinuses
3
Q
Respiratory features of cystic fibrosis
A
- Cilia becomes damaged, fused and flattened
- abnormal inflammation and infection, which stimulates further mucus production
- repeated infections, decreased mucus clearance
4
Q
Respiratory features of cystic fibrosis
A
- Cilia becomes damaged, fused and flattened
- abnormal inflammation and infection, which stimulates further mucus production
- repeated infections, decreased mucus clearance
5
Q
Respiratory lung volumes
A
- FRC increases
- Higher closing volumes
