Dr Indu Khosla, Senior Consultant, Paediatric Pulmonology at Narayana Hospital - SRCC, Mumbai, explains the critical aspects of cystic fibrosis, an uncommon genetic disease often overlooked in India. This condition arises due to parental mutations and impacts the lungs, pancreas, liver, and intestines by making mucus very thick.
Symptoms and Diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis:
- Persistent wet cough
- Oily and sticky stools
- Stomach ache
- Failure to gain weight
Diagnosis involves newborn screening, sweat chloride tests, and genetic tests.
Treatment and Management of Cystic Fibrosis:
Treatment includes lifelong nutritional rehabilitation, vitamins, pancreatic enzyme replacement, and chest physiotherapy. When needed, antibiotics and lung transplants are also options.
Children with cystic fibrosis can lead healthier lives with proper awareness, early diagnosis, and consistent treatment. Dr Khosla emphasises the importance of spreading awareness to ensure timely and effective management of this disease.
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00:00 - Introduction
01:38 - Signs and Symptoms
02:49 - How to Diagnose
03:08 - Treatment Modalities
