Description:
Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease passed on through a defect
in chromosome 7 from carrier parents to their unborn child. This article will
introduce the basics of cystic fibrosis (CF), a variety of mutations within the
defect, discuss testing for the disease through Sweat Test versus genetic
testing, and modes of treatments and therapies.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the clinical presentation of cystic fibrosis
- Describe testing methods for cystic fibrosis
- Describe treatment methods for cystic fibrosis
Author(s):
Deborah Janeczko, RMA, BS, M.Ed.
Launched: 2016