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==Overview==
==Overview==
Malnutrition and poor growth (due to loss of pancreatic exocrine function) leads to death in the first decade of life for most untreated patients. The most significant changes and complications are seen in airways and most common chronic pulmonary infection include ''P. aeruginosa'' followed by ''S aureus and H influenzae.'' In cystic fibrosis 98% of men are infertile due to aspermia. Obstructive lung disease and other lung complications are currently the primary causes of morbidity and are responsible for 80% of mortality in these patients.
[[Malnutrition]] and [[Delayed milestone|poor growth]] (due to loss of [[Pancreas|pancreatic]] [[Exocrine gland|exocrine]] function) leads to death in the first decade of life for most untreated patients. The most significant [[Complication (medicine)|complications]] are seen in [[Airway|airways]] (responsible for 80% of [[Mortality rate|mortality]]) and most common chronic pulmonary [[infection]] include ''[[P. aeruginosa]],'' ''[[Staphylococcus aureus|S. aureus]] and [[Haemophilus influenzae|H. influenzae]].'' In cystic fibrosis 98% of men are [[Infertility|infertile]] due to [[aspermia]]. Lung [[Complication (medicine)|complications]] are currently the primary causes of [[morbidity]] and are responsible for 80% of [[Mortality rate|mortality]] in these patients and [[Gastrointestinal tract|gastrointestinal]] [[Complication (medicine)|complications]] include [[pancreatic insufficiency]], [[pancreatitis]], [[gastroesophageal reflux disease]], distal intestinal obstuction syndrome, [[constipation]] and [[small intestinal bacterial overgrowth]]. In cystic fibrosis, obstructive lung disease and other [[lung]] [[Complication (medicine)|complications]] are currently the primary causes of [[morbidity]] and are responsible for 80% of [[Mortality rate|mortality]]. At present time survival probability of children is 40-50 years. Women with cystic fibrosis have a shortened [[life expectancy]] compared to men.


==Natural History==
==Natural History==
Malnutrition and poor growth (due to loss of pancreatic exocrine function) leads to death in the first decade of life for most untreated patients.<ref name="pmid25404111">{{cite journal |vauthors=Cutting GR |title=Cystic fibrosis genetics: from molecular understanding to clinical application |journal=Nat. Rev. Genet. |volume=16 |issue=1 |pages=45–56 |year=2015 |pmid=25404111 |pmc=4364438 |doi=10.1038/nrg3849 |url=}}</ref>
* If patients with cystic fibrosis left untreated, they would present with [[failure to thrive]] and/or [[steatorrhea]] during infancy. Also this would typically progress to [[hypoproteinemia]], [[edema]], and severe [[cachexia]].<ref name="pmid190924372">{{cite journal |vauthors=Moskowitz SM, Chmiel JF, Sternen DL, Cheng E, Gibson RL, Marshall SG, Cutting GR |title=Clinical practice and genetic counseling for cystic fibrosis and CFTR-related disorders |journal=Genet. Med. |volume=10 |issue=12 |pages=851–68 |date=December 2008 |pmid=19092437 |pmc=2810953 |doi=10.1097/GIM.0b013e31818e55a2 |url=}}</ref>
* [[Malnutrition]] and [[Delayed milestone|poor growth]] (due to loss of [[Pancreas|pancreatic]] [[Exocrine gland|exocrine]] function) leads to death in the first decade of life for most untreated patients.<ref name="pmid25404111">{{cite journal |vauthors=Cutting GR |title=Cystic fibrosis genetics: from molecular understanding to clinical application |journal=Nat. Rev. Genet. |volume=16 |issue=1 |pages=45–56 |year=2015 |pmid=25404111 |pmc=4364438 |doi=10.1038/nrg3849 |url=}}</ref>


==Complications==
==Complications==


=== Lung involvement: ===
=== Lung involvement: ===
In patients with cystic fibrosis the most significant changes and complications are seen in airways. The primary genetic defect causes chronic pulmonary infections. ''P. aeruginosa'' is the most common one, followed by ''S aureus and H influenzae.''<ref name="pmid27347364">{{cite journal |vauthors=Edmondson C, Davies JC |title=Current and future treatment options for cystic fibrosis lung disease: latest evidence and clinical implications |journal=Ther Adv Chronic Dis |volume=7 |issue=3 |pages=170–83 |year=2016 |pmid=27347364 |pmc=4907071 |doi=10.1177/2040622316641352 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid19393104">{{cite journal |vauthors=Ratjen FA |title=Cystic fibrosis: pathogenesis and future treatment strategies |journal=Respir Care |volume=54 |issue=5 |pages=595–605 |year=2009 |pmid=19393104 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
In patients with cystic fibrosis the most significant changes and [[Complication (medicine)|complications]] are seen in the [[Airway|airways]]. The primary genetic defect eventually causes chronic pulmonary [[Infection|infections]]. ''[[Pseudomonas aeruginosa|P. aeruginosa]]'' is the most common infection, followed by ''[[S. aureus]] and [[Haemophilus influenzae|H. influenzae]].''<ref name="pmid27347364">{{cite journal |vauthors=Edmondson C, Davies JC |title=Current and future treatment options for cystic fibrosis lung disease: latest evidence and clinical implications |journal=Ther Adv Chronic Dis |volume=7 |issue=3 |pages=170–83 |year=2016 |pmid=27347364 |pmc=4907071 |doi=10.1177/2040622316641352 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid19393104">{{cite journal |vauthors=Ratjen FA |title=Cystic fibrosis: pathogenesis and future treatment strategies |journal=Respir Care |volume=54 |issue=5 |pages=595–605 |year=2009 |pmid=19393104 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
* '''Infancy:''' the most common bacteria cultured is S. aureus with ''H. influenzae'' increasing during childhood  
* '''Infancy:''' the most common [[bacteria]] cultured is [[Staphylococcus aureus|S. aureus]] along with ''[[Haemophilus influenzae|H. influenzae]]'' recently increased during childhood  
* '''Adolescence and young adulthood:''' the commonest pathogen cultured is ''P. aeruginosa''
* '''Adolescence and young adulthood:''' the commonest [[pathogen]] cultured is ''[[Pseudomonas aeruginosa|P. aeruginosa]]''
 
Other lung [[Complication (medicine)|complications]] of cystic fibrosis include:<ref name="pmid19393106">{{cite journal |vauthors=Flume PA |title=Pulmonary complications of cystic fibrosis |journal=Respir Care |volume=54 |issue=5 |pages=618–27 |date=May 2009 |pmid=19393106 |doi= |url= |author=}}</ref>
=== Reproductive system involvement: ===
* [[Rhinosinusitis|Sinusitis]]
In cystic fibrosis 98% of men are infertile. Aspermia results from atresia or absent vasa deferentia and abnormal or absent seminal vesicles.<ref name="pmid12606185">{{cite journal |vauthors=Ratjen F, Döring G |title=Cystic fibrosis |journal=Lancet |volume=361 |issue=9358 |pages=681–9 |year=2003 |pmid=12606185 |doi=10.1016/S0140-6736(03)12567-6 |url=}}</ref>
* [[Airway obstruction]]
* [[Bronchiectasis]]
* [[Hemoptysis]]
* [[Pneumothorax]]
* [[Respiratory failure]]


=== Gastrointestinal involvement: ===
=== Gastrointestinal involvement: ===
In cystic fibrosis about 90% of patients present with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Pancreatic insufficiency leads to maldigestion and malabsorption of nutrients, followed by sequelae of malnutrition include permanent stunting of stature, cognitive dysfunction (due to vitamin E deficiency) and more rapid decline in pulmonary function. Other gastrointestinal complications related to cystic fibrosis include:<ref name="pmid23142604">{{cite journal |vauthors=Gelfond D, Borowitz D |title=Gastrointestinal complications of cystic fibrosis |journal=Clin. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. |volume=11 |issue=4 |pages=333–42; quiz e30–1 |date=April 2013 |pmid=23142604 |doi=10.1016/j.cgh.2012.11.006 |url= |author=}}</ref>
In cystic fibrosis, approximately 90% of patients present with [[Exocrine gland|exocrine]] [[pancreatic insufficiency]]. [[Pancreatic insufficiency]] leads to [[maldigestion]] and [[malabsorption]] of [[Nutrient|nutrients]], followed by sequelae of [[malnutrition]] include permanent stunting of stature, [[Cognition|cognitive]] dysfunction (due to [[vitamin]] E deficiency) and more rapid decline in pulmonary function. Other [[Gastrointestinal tract|gastrointestinal]] [[Complication (medicine)|complications]] related to cystic fibrosis include:<ref name="pmid19393106">{{cite journal |vauthors=Flume PA |title=Pulmonary complications of cystic fibrosis |journal=Respir Care |volume=54 |issue=5 |pages=618–27 |date=May 2009 |pmid=19393106 |doi= |url= |author=}}</ref><ref name="pmid23142604">{{cite journal |vauthors=Gelfond D, Borowitz D |title=Gastrointestinal complications of cystic fibrosis |journal=Clin. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. |volume=11 |issue=4 |pages=333–42; quiz e30–1 |date=April 2013 |pmid=23142604 |doi=10.1016/j.cgh.2012.11.006 |url= |author=}}</ref><ref name="pmid27330503">{{cite journal |vauthors=Sabharwal S |title=Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Cystic Fibrosis |journal=Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y) |volume=12 |issue=1 |pages=43–7 |date=January 2016 |pmid=27330503 |pmc=4865785 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
* Pancreatitis
* [[Pancreatitis]]
* Gastroesophageal reflux disease
* [[Gastroesophageal reflux disease]]
* Distal intestinal obstuction syndrome
* Distal intestinal obstuction syndrome
* Obstipation/constipation
* [[Obstipation]]/[[constipation]]
* Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
* [[Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth]]
* [[Steatosis]]
* [[Gallstone disease|Cholelithiasis]]
* [[Meconium ileus]]
* [[Malabsorption]] (vitamin malabsorption may cause [[hemolytic anemia]] and defective [[coagulation]])
 
=== Endocrine system invovement: ===
[[Endocrine system|Endocrine]] complications related to cystic fibrosis include:<ref name="pmid19393106">{{cite journal |vauthors=Flume PA |title=Pulmonary complications of cystic fibrosis |journal=Respir Care |volume=54 |issue=5 |pages=618–27 |date=May 2009 |pmid=19393106 |doi= |url= |author=}}</ref>
* [[Diabetes mellitus]]
* [[Osteoporosis]]
* [[Delayed puberty|Delayed sexual development]]
* [[Hypogonadism]]
 
=== Others ===
* Salt-loss syndromes (acute salt depletion, chronic [[metabolic alkalosis]], and/or [[Hyponatremia|hyponatremic]] [[Hypochloremia|hypochloremic]] [[dehydration]])
* [[Hemolytic anemia]] and defective [[coagulation]] due to [[vitamin]] [[malabsorption]] <ref name="pmid19092437">{{cite journal |vauthors=Moskowitz SM, Chmiel JF, Sternen DL, Cheng E, Gibson RL, Marshall SG, Cutting GR |title=Clinical practice and genetic counseling for cystic fibrosis and CFTR-related disorders |journal=Genet. Med. |volume=10 |issue=12 |pages=851–68 |date=December 2008 |pmid=19092437 |pmc=2810953 |doi=10.1097/GIM.0b013e31818e55a2 |url=}}</ref>


==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==
* Life expectancy of patients with cystic fibrosis has been increased over past decades because of better symptomatic treatment strategies.
* [[Life expectancy]] of patients with cystic fibrosis has been increased over past decades because of better [[symptomatic]] treatment strategies.
* In patients with cystic fibrosis, obstructive lung disease and other lung complications are currently the primary causes of morbidity and are responsible for 80% of mortality.<ref name="pmid25404111">{{cite journal |vauthors=Cutting GR |title=Cystic fibrosis genetics: from molecular understanding to clinical application |journal=Nat. Rev. Genet. |volume=16 |issue=1 |pages=45–56 |year=2015 |pmid=25404111 |pmc=4364438 |doi=10.1038/nrg3849 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid25083129">{{cite journal |vauthors=Pettit RS, Fellner C |title=CFTR Modulators for the Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis |journal=P T |volume=39 |issue=7 |pages=500–11 |date=July 2014 |pmid=25083129 |pmc=4103577 |doi= |url= |author=}}</ref>
* In patients with cystic fibrosis, [[obstructive lung disease]] and other [[lung]] [[Complication (medicine)|complications]] are currently the primary causes of [[morbidity]] and are responsible for 80% of [[Mortality rate|mortality]].<ref name="pmid25404111">{{cite journal |vauthors=Cutting GR |title=Cystic fibrosis genetics: from molecular understanding to clinical application |journal=Nat. Rev. Genet. |volume=16 |issue=1 |pages=45–56 |year=2015 |pmid=25404111 |pmc=4364438 |doi=10.1038/nrg3849 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid25083129">{{cite journal |vauthors=Pettit RS, Fellner C |title=CFTR Modulators for the Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis |journal=P T |volume=39 |issue=7 |pages=500–11 |date=July 2014 |pmid=25083129 |pmc=4103577 |doi= |url= |author=}}</ref>
* At present, the survival probability of children is 40-50 years.<ref name="pmid29303286">{{cite journal |vauthors=Fila L |title=[Cystic fibrosis in adults] |language=Czech |journal=Vnitr Lek |volume=63 |issue=11 |pages=834–842 |date= 2018 |pmid=29303286 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
* Women with cystic fibrosis have a shortened [[life expectancy]] compared to men. Women also become colonized with certain common CF [[Pathogen|pathogens]] earlier and have a lower [[life expectancy]] in the setting of respiratory [[Infection|infections]].<ref name="pmid25495366">{{cite journal |vauthors=Harness-Brumley CL, Elliott AC, Rosenbluth DB, Raghavan D, Jain R |title=Gender differences in outcomes of patients with cystic fibrosis |journal=J Womens Health (Larchmt) |volume=23 |issue=12 |pages=1012–20 |date=December 2014 |pmid=25495366 |pmc=4442553 |doi=10.1089/jwh.2014.4985 |url=}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Overview

Malnutrition and poor growth (due to loss of pancreatic exocrine function) leads to death in the first decade of life for most untreated patients. The most significant complications are seen in airways (responsible for 80% of mortality) and most common chronic pulmonary infection include P. aeruginosa, S. aureus and H. influenzae. In cystic fibrosis 98% of men are infertile due to aspermia. Lung complications are currently the primary causes of morbidity and are responsible for 80% of mortality in these patients and gastrointestinal complications include pancreatic insufficiency, pancreatitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, distal intestinal obstuction syndrome, constipation and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. In cystic fibrosis, obstructive lung disease and other lung complications are currently the primary causes of morbidity and are responsible for 80% of mortality. At present time survival probability of children is 40-50 years. Women with cystic fibrosis have a shortened life expectancy compared to men.

Natural History

Complications

Lung involvement:

In patients with cystic fibrosis the most significant changes and complications are seen in the airways. The primary genetic defect eventually causes chronic pulmonary infections. P. aeruginosa is the most common infection, followed by S. aureus and H. influenzae.[3][4]

Other lung complications of cystic fibrosis include:[5]

Gastrointestinal involvement:

In cystic fibrosis, approximately 90% of patients present with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Pancreatic insufficiency leads to maldigestion and malabsorption of nutrients, followed by sequelae of malnutrition include permanent stunting of stature, cognitive dysfunction (due to vitamin E deficiency) and more rapid decline in pulmonary function. Other gastrointestinal complications related to cystic fibrosis include:[5][6][7]

Endocrine system invovement:

Endocrine complications related to cystic fibrosis include:[5]

Others

Prognosis

References

  1. Moskowitz SM, Chmiel JF, Sternen DL, Cheng E, Gibson RL, Marshall SG, Cutting GR (December 2008). "Clinical practice and genetic counseling for cystic fibrosis and CFTR-related disorders". Genet. Med. 10 (12): 851–68. doi:10.1097/GIM.0b013e31818e55a2. PMC 2810953. PMID 19092437.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Cutting GR (2015). "Cystic fibrosis genetics: from molecular understanding to clinical application". Nat. Rev. Genet. 16 (1): 45–56. doi:10.1038/nrg3849. PMC 4364438. PMID 25404111.
  3. Edmondson C, Davies JC (2016). "Current and future treatment options for cystic fibrosis lung disease: latest evidence and clinical implications". Ther Adv Chronic Dis. 7 (3): 170–83. doi:10.1177/2040622316641352. PMC 4907071. PMID 27347364.
  4. Ratjen FA (2009). "Cystic fibrosis: pathogenesis and future treatment strategies". Respir Care. 54 (5): 595–605. PMID 19393104.
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 Flume PA (May 2009). "Pulmonary complications of cystic fibrosis". Respir Care. 54 (5): 618–27. PMID 19393106.
  6. Gelfond D, Borowitz D (April 2013). "Gastrointestinal complications of cystic fibrosis". Clin. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. 11 (4): 333–42, quiz e30–1. doi:10.1016/j.cgh.2012.11.006. PMID 23142604.
  7. Sabharwal S (January 2016). "Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Cystic Fibrosis". Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y). 12 (1): 43–7. PMC 4865785. PMID 27330503.
  8. Moskowitz SM, Chmiel JF, Sternen DL, Cheng E, Gibson RL, Marshall SG, Cutting GR (December 2008). "Clinical practice and genetic counseling for cystic fibrosis and CFTR-related disorders". Genet. Med. 10 (12): 851–68. doi:10.1097/GIM.0b013e31818e55a2. PMC 2810953. PMID 19092437.
  9. Pettit RS, Fellner C (July 2014). "CFTR Modulators for the Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis". P T. 39 (7): 500–11. PMC 4103577. PMID 25083129.
  10. Fila L (2018). "[Cystic fibrosis in adults]". Vnitr Lek (in Czech). 63 (11): 834–842. PMID 29303286.
  11. Harness-Brumley CL, Elliott AC, Rosenbluth DB, Raghavan D, Jain R (December 2014). "Gender differences in outcomes of patients with cystic fibrosis". J Womens Health (Larchmt). 23 (12): 1012–20. doi:10.1089/jwh.2014.4985. PMC 4442553. PMID 25495366.