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The Claires Place Foundation website has a lot of different sources that can help you with money or places to go etc. One of their sources is the cystic fibrosis foundation Ex. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Since 1955, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has been the driving force behind the pursuit of a cure. Thanks to the dedication and financial backing of our supporters–patients, families and friends, clinicians, researchers, volunteers, individual donors, corporations and staff, we are making a difference. www.cff.org They also have sourced most of the assistance that you will need throughout your journey.

Starting in 1938 seems to be when cystic fibrosis was first discovered. Dr. Dorothy Anderson named the disease when her autopsies found multiple children dying of malnutrition. In 1948, Dr. Paul di Sant'Angnese found infants who were dehydrated and found the symptom of the sweat tasting like salt. In 1963 a panel of experts came together and wrote a guide on how to manage cystic fibrosis. In the 1980s was when the CFTR gene was identified and people knew that was the cause of cystic fibrosis.

Currently, some researchers are trying to use a drug called antifungal to treat people with cystic fibrosis. The drug helps the lungs function fight infections which would make it easier to breathe. If the human trials are the same as the animal trials then it could help 70,000 people worldwide.

The Government doesn't fund the main most powerful source to curing/treating cystic fibrosis. the cystic fibrosis foundation receives money to fund their projects by the charity and then 70 different offices around the world in America helps to find the money for the foundation.

Current Research

Government funding

Community support

History

-About 30,000 people in the United States have cystic fibrosis. The disease affects about 1 in 2,500 to 3,500 white newborns. -The thick mucus also blocks ducts in other organs, causing additional health problems including liver disease, CF-related diabetes and pancreatic insufficiency. Other health issues can develop in CF such as sinus disease, osteoporosis, and reproductive health issues. The CF health care team helps monitor and manage them. -Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common fatal genetic (inherited) disease in North America. While CF is more common in Caucasians, CF occurs in all races and ethnicities. -About 10 million Americans are cystic fibrosis carriers There is a 25% chance that 2 cystic fibrosis carriers have a baby they will be born with CF

Facts

Depending on the severity of the disease symptoms vary. Some symptoms can be respiratory, digestive, and reproductive issues. If someone has it worse than another then one person could have all of those issues and one could have only digestive problems. In newborns, a symptom could range from the baby not being able to pass their first bowel movement because of meconium. The meconium becomes so thick that nothing can move through the intestines causing blockages. Or the newborn could not be gaining weight or growing at a normal rate, frequent lung infections, coughing and wheezing and salty tasting sweat. Growth delays continue, so if you didn’t catch it in the beginning then you most likely will later. Children also experience shortness of breath, difficulty with exercise. Some older people are frequently getting bronchitis and males are infertile.

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over time.

Treatment/ Prevention

Cystic Fibrosis can not be prevented if you have the CFTR gene. It can be treated with medications, surgical procedures, chest physical therapy and watching what you are eating and eating certain foods to help live a better life. The medications you can take are antibiotics to get rid of certain infections, mucus thinning medication, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (this drug is recommended for kids 6-17 who have good lung function). Bronchodilators, muscle relaxers for the tubes that carry air to the lungs, cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (a drug that helps improve. That test/ treatment usually works best for kids under the age of 12).

Symptoms

Causes

-A defect in the CFTR (cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator gene) -Changes a protein that regulates the moment of salt out of the cell. -From changes in the protein, causes a thick sticky mucus in the respiratory, digestive and reproductive systems -Increased salt in sweat. -To get the gene the child needs to get the gene from both parents to have it. -If the child only gets one gene then they won’t have the disease but they will carry it and could pass it to their child. -The gene controller the flow of salt and fluid in and out of your cells. Once the gene stops working all the salt and fluids build up making it harder to breathe.

What is Cystic Fibrosis

Cystric Fibrosis