physical factors- inherited conditions. Flashcards
cystic fibrosis: what is CF?
sticky mucus built up on the lungs.
cystic fibrosis: how does it affect current health &/ wellbeing and how?
trouble with seeing people and everyday tasks.
low mood- body’s tired and struggle doing daily tasks.
difficulty breathing- mucus causes an inefficiency of the airways as obstructed and restricted.
cystic fibrosis: how could it affect future health &/ wellbeing and how?
poor growth, social isolation, increased risk for infections.
distance themselves form other increased infection risk and inability to do certain activities such as sports.
weak immune system, fighting CF al of the time.
poor growth- decreased nutrient absorbent due to it affecting digestive system as well.
sickle cell disease: what is sickle cell?
group of inherited health conditions which affect the red blood cells.
sickle cell disease: what is the most serious type?
sickle cell anaemia.
sickle cell disease: who is it common in?
afro, Caribbean family background.
sickle cell disease: how does it affect the cells?
produces unusually shaped red blood cells that don’t live for as long and can block blood vessels causing lots of pain.
sickle cell disease: what type of condition is this?
chronic.
sickle cell disease: what are the chances of a child being born with it?
1 in 4 if both parents have the gene.
sickle cell disease: what is more common for parents to be?
carriers rather than those affected.
sickle cell disease: what gene is it caused by?
recessive gene.
sickle cell disease: how does it affect current health &/ wellbeing?
painful episodes, shortness of breath and tiredness.
struggle to do daily tasks as it might take up a lot of energy and they may find it physically hard to do. they could also be in a lot of pain so can’t actually move to do what they need to- sedentary life.
tiredness- due to anaemia.
shortness of breath- blood can’t transport effectively.
sickle cell disease: how does it affect future health &/ wellbeing?
increased risk of serious infection, anaemia.
could lead to staying inside and not having a lot of movement.
might not want to risk getting a life threatening infection as they are more prone- often causes spleen damage and immune system problems which causes a decrease in immune response.
anaemia- due to blockages preventing blood flow which have later more serious consequences.
