Cystic fibrosis

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Genetics
gptkbp:affects digestive system
lungs
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:diabetes
sinusitis
liver disease
osteoporosis
infertility in males
salty sweat
gptkbp:can_lead_to respiratory failure
chronic lung disease
intestinal blockages
pancreatic insufficiency
cor pulmonale
gptkbp:caused_by mutation in the CFTR gene
gptkbp:diagnosis genetic testing
sweat test
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Dorothy_Anderson
gptkbp:genetic_counseling_recommended_for families
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cystic fibrosis
gptkbp:inherits_from both parents
gptkbp:involves social workers
dietitians
respiratory therapists
pulmonologists
gptkbp:is_common_in gptkb:Ashkenazi_Jews
Caucasians
Hispanics
African populations
Asian populations
gptkbp:lifespan approximately 44 years
gptkbp:prevalence 1 in 3,500 births in the United States
gptkbp:requires_multidisciplinary_care gptkb:true
gptkbp:requires_regular_monitoring_for nutritional status
blood sugar levels
lung function
gptkbp:research_focus gptkb:gene_therapy
clinical trials
new medications
gptkbp:screenings newborns
gptkbp:side_effect gptkb:significant
gptkbp:symptoms frequent lung infections
persistent cough
shortness of breath
wheezing
poor growth
difficulty in gaining weight
gptkbp:treatment lung transplant
chest physiotherapy
enzyme supplements
inhaled medications
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Symdeko
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5