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Cystic fibrosis (also known as CF or mucoviscidosis) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder affecting most critically the lungs, and also the pancreas, liver, and intestine.
The average life expectancy, for those affected by CF, is between 42, and 50 years, in the developed world, [7] [8] with lung problems being responsible for roughly 80% of related deaths. [ 1 ] Epidemiology
10-year-old girl who was initially denied access to adult lungs when no pediatric lungs were available. Federal Judge Michael Baylson issued a temporary restraining order keeping Kathleen Sebelius from enforcing the 'patient-must-be-12-or-older' rule.
Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide (CFW), [42] an international network concentrated on increasing quality of life and life expectancy for people with cystic fibrosis; CysticFibrosis.com, [43] an internet information hub with support forums
Cystic fibrosis [33] ... in adults, may suggest underlying portal hypertension. [67] ... Life expectancy without liver transplant is low, at most three years. ...
According to a recent study published in The British Journal of Psychiatry, adults with diagnosed ADHD have a shorter life expectancy—7 years less for men and almost 9 years less for women.
Pulmonary fibrosis is a condition in which the lungs become scarred over time. [1] Symptoms include shortness of breath , a dry cough, feeling tired, weight loss, and nail clubbing . [ 1 ] Complications may include pulmonary hypertension , respiratory failure , pneumothorax , and lung cancer .
People with cystic fibrosis may experience salty skin, persistent coughing, lung infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis, and wheezing and shortness of breath. Cystic fibrosis can also cause poor weight gain and growth, nasal polyps, chronic sinus infections, clubbing or enlargement of fingers and toes, infertility in males, and rectal ...