Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis explained, including Cystic Fibrosis pathophysiology, as well as its common symptoms. We also cover how Cystic Fibrosis is diagnosed (including newborn screening,  sweat testing and genetic testing) as well as Cystic Fibrosis treatment (with CFTR modulators!). Consider subscribing on YouTube (if you found any of the info useful!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rhesusmedicineBuy Us A Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rhesusmedicineTimestamps: 0:00 What is Cystic Fibrosis?0:53 Cystic Fibrosis Pathophysiology5:55 Cystic Fibrosis Symptoms 7:19 Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis9:29 Cystic Fibrosis TreatmentReferencesBMJ Best Practice (2023) Cystic Fibrosis. Available at https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/403MSD Manuals Pro (2022) Cystic Fibrosis. Available at https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/pediatrics/cystic-fibrosis-cf/cystic-fibrosisFenker, D (2018) A Comparison between Two Pathophysiologically Different yet Microbiologically Similar Lung Diseases: Cystic Fibrosis and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6322854/Cystic Fibrosis Trust (2022) UK Cystic Fibrosis Registry 2021 Annual Data Report. Available at https://www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk/news/key-findings-from-the-2021-cf-registry-reportElaine Yu; Sandeep Sharma (2022) Cystic Fibrosis. Available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493206/British Lung Foundation. Cystic Fibrosis statistics. Available at https://statistics.blf.org.uk/cystic-fibrosisAndrea H. Roe (2021) Gynecologic health care for females with cystic fibrosis.        Available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8607192/Please remember this podcast and all content from Rhesus Medicine is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used as a guide to diagnose or to treat. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.