Best Doctors for Cystic Fibrosis in Kolkata

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that damages the lungs, pancreas and other organs of the body. People suffering with cystic fibrosis find it difficult to breathe and do not get enough nutrition as it affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat and digestive secretions. There are two types of cystic fibrosis such as classic cystic fibrosis that affects multiple organs and atypical cystic fibrosis is a milder form that only affects one organ. The symptoms of cystic fibrosis include frequent lung infections like pneumonia and bronchitis, difficulty in breathing, glow growth, frequent sinus infections, loose stools, wheezing, failure to thrive, nasal polyps, dehydration or heatstroke from abnormal electrolyte levels, diarrhea, pancreatitis and unexplained weight loss. The potential complications of cystic fibrosis are congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens, infections, diabetes, malnutrition, osteopenia and osteoporosis and pregnancy complications like preterm birth.