Cystic Fibrosis

A mother brings her 6-month-old daughter to the HCP for an evaluation of possible colic. The mother says the baby has had many episodes of crying after eating and, despite having a good appetite, is not gaining weight. The mother says the baby’s belly “gets all swollen sometimes.” The mother says the baby tastes “salty” when she kisses it. Further work reveals a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. The mother relates that her 23-month-old son has had multiple episodes of “chest congestion” and was hospitalized once for pneumonia. The mother wants to know what cystic fibrosis is, and she also wants to know if she should have any more children. Cystic Fibrosis

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For this discussion, you examine a case study and explain the disease that is suggested. You examine the symptoms reported and explain the cells that are involved and the potential alterations and impacts.

Post an explanation of the disease highlighted in the scenario you were provided. Include the following in your explanation:

• The role genetics plays in the disease.
• Why the patient is presenting with the specific symptoms described.
• The physiologic response to the stimulus presented in the scenario and why you think this response occurred.
• The cells that are involved in this process.
• How would another characteristic (e.g., gender, genetics) change your response?

Cystic Fibrosis