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Lung transplant statistics:

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — Detailed information on lung transplant, including why a lung transplant is recommended, what is involved in lung transplant surgery, and long-term outlook for a child after a lung transplant According to 2008 statistics available from the United ...More…
What is chronic lung disease?

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — Chronic lung disease (CLD) is a general term for long-term respiratory problems in premature babies. It is also known as bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). CLD results from lung injury to newborns who must use a mechanical ventilator and extra ...More…
How many calories does my child need?

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — Children with cystic fibrosis (CF) often have trouble consuming enough calories to grow or gain weight. Children with cystic fibrosis (CF) often have trouble consuming enough calories to grow or gain weight. Infections, breathing problems, and ...More…
Treatment for cystic fibrosis (CF):

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — At the present time, there is no cure for CF. However, research in gene therapy is being performed. Specific treatment for cystic fibrosis (CF) will be determined by your child's physician based on: At the present time, there is no cure for CF. ...More…
How is cystic fibrosis diagnosed?

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — - a test to measure the amount of chloride in the sweat. The test is performed by placing a solution on the forearm (or the thigh if the child is too small) and attaching electrodes. The skin is stimulated to sweat with a mild electric current, ...More…
How does CF affect the reproductive system?

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — In the reproductive system, the thickened secretions can cause obstructions and affect the development and function of the sexual organs. About 98 percent of males with CF have obstruction of the sperm canal and are sterile. Women also have an ...More…
How does CF affect the digestive system?

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — In the digestive system, CF mainly affects the pancreas. The pancreas is an organ that secretes substances which aid in digestion and control the levels of blood sugar. As a result of the abnormality in the function of the cystic fibrosis ...More…
How does cystic fibrosis (CF) affect the respiratory system?

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — In the respiratory system, mucus is normally thin and can easily be cleared by the airways. With CF, mucus becomes thickened and sticky and results in blocked airways. Eventually, larger airways can become plugged and cysts may develop. Lung ...More…
What are the symptoms of cystic fibrosis?

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — The following are the most common symptoms for cystic fibrosis. The following are the most common symptoms for cystic fibrosis. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: This may cause a loss of salt. A loss ...More…
The Genetics of Cystic Fibrosis

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease. This means that CF is inherited. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease. This means that CF is inherited. A child will be born with CF only if two CF genes are inherited - one from the mother and one ...More…
Cystic Fibrosis (CF)

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — There are about 30,000 people in the US who are affected with the disease, and about 1,000 babies are born with it each year. It occurs mainly in Caucasians who have a northern European heredity, although it also occurs in African-Americans, ...More…
What causes childhood asthma?

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — Children with asthma are sensitive to sudden temperature and humidity changes. When going outdoors during cold weather, the air inhaled may not warm or become humid enough as it passes through the warmth and humidity of the nose before it gets to ...More…

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