Cystic fibrosis is the most common genetic disease among Caucasians. It is characterized by the production of thick mucus, which obstructs various organs of the body, mainly the lungs and pancreas. It is a multisystemic disease, meaning that it can affect and cause dysfunction in many organs of the body, such as the lungs, but also the pancreas, liver, intestines, skin, and the reproductive systems of both men and women. In recent years, new, targeted treatments have been developed and the prognosis and course of the disease has improved dramatically.
Cystic fibrosis is the most common genetic disease among Caucasians. It is characterized by the production of thick mucus, which obstructs various organs of the body, mainly the lungs and pancreas. It is a multisystemic disease, meaning that it can affect and cause dysfunction in many organs of the body, such as the lungs, but also the pancreas, liver, intestines, skin, and the reproductive systems of both men and women. In recent years, new, targeted treatments have been developed and the prognosis and course of the disease has improved dramatically.
Children diagnosed with cystic fibrosis must be monitored regularly by a specialized pediatric pulmonologist so that their lung function and any problems such as frequent infections, poor weight gain, etc. can be systematically checked.