Cystic Fibrosis (Medical Definition) | Quick Explainer Video

What is Cystic Fibrosis? This video covers the medical definition and provides a brief overview of this topic.
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➡️ What is Cystic Fibrosis?
Cystic fibrosis is a condition that causes the body to produce excessive amounts of thick mucus which makes it difficult to breathe. It's a genetic disorder which means that patients are born with the condition and cannot contract it later on in life. For this to occur, both parents must carry a defective gene that is specific to CF which is passed along to their offspring. This disease affects more than 70,000 people around the world.

➡️ Signs and Symptoms
- Thick, sticky mucus
- Productive cough
- Salty taste on skin
- Poor growth and low body weight
- Frequent lung infections
- Shortness of breath
- Tachypnea
- Digital clubbing

➡️ Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis
- Sweat chloride test
- Newborn screening
- Genetic testing

It can also be helpful to look at the patient’s chest x-ray, ABG results, Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT), and Complete Blood Count (CBC).

➡️ Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis
- Airway Clearance Therapy
- Inhaled Medications

➡️ Airway Clearance Therapy Types
- Chest Physical Therapy (CPT)
- Postural drainage
- PEP therapy
- High-Frequency Chest Wall Compression
- Forced expiration techniques

➡️ Medications
Some common medications that may be indicated for CF patients include bronchodilators, mucolytics (such as Pulmozyme), and inhaled antibiotics (such as Tobramycin). Most patients may also benefit from pancreatic digestive enzyme supplements and CFTR modulators as well. CF patients can benefit from a personal fitness regimen in order to increase their strength and energy levels. There is no known cure for cystic fibrosis at this time. As a medical professional, your job is to help the patient manage their symptoms as much as possible.

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🚑MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with a physician with any questions that you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you watch in this video. We strive for 100% accuracy, but errors may occur, and medications, protocols, and treatment methods may change over time.

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⏰TIMESTAMPS
0:24 - What is Cystic Fibrosis?
0:55 - Signs and Symptoms
1:19 - Diagnosis
1:38 - Treatment
1:56 - Airway Clearance Therapy
2:15 - Medications

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