Cystic Fibrosis :
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that occurs due to a mutated gene. It effects the cells that produce mucus, sweat and digestive juices etc, and causes thick and sticky secretions instead of normal thin and slippery secretions. This leads to plug up of tubes, ducts and air passages. It causes Recurrent lung infections and digestive problems. Patients often present with persistent coughing and wheezing, thick and sticky mucus that clogs the airways, inflamed nasal passages and sinuses, diarrhoea or constipation, poor weight gain and growth in children, salty tasting skin etc,.
Fellowship in Minimal in Major Surgery It occurs due to a CFTR gene mutation and genetic testing can be done to identify it. Management includes treating different symtoms and problems the patient is presesnted with that includes various divices, inhalation medication to alleviate respiratory illness, antibiotics, pulmonary rehabilitation , oral enzyme supplements to address exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and may require surgical interventions for meconium ileus or lung transplant in severe cases.