MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

RESPIRATORY

CYSTIC FIBROSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What part of your body does Cf affects?
A
heart
B
lower abdomen
C
Lungs & pancreas
D
liver
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that causes thickened mucus to form in the lungs, pancreas and other organs. In the lungs, this mucus blocks the airways, creating lung damage and making it hard to breathe.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition that causes sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive system. This causes lung infections and problems with digesting food.

Detailed explanation-3: -In people with CF, the mucus in the lungs is thicker and stickier than normal. This makes it difficult to clear and easier for bacteria to get stuck and cause an infection. Infection causes the lining of the airways to become swollen and produce extra sticky mucus. Repeated lung infections can lead to lung damage.

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