Cystic+Fibrosis

=__Cystic Fibrosis by Mikaela Bender, Jessica Gregory, and Raquiqui__=

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 * Causes**- Cystic Fibrosis is an autosomal disease.

====**Characteristics of the Disorder**- Genetic disorder is passed down by parents. The child has a 25% chance of getting the disease. Symptoms include Salty skin, wheezing, coughing, congestion in lungs, bronchitis, and phlem. Other name is CFTR.====

Cystic Fibrosis **can be detected** by genetic testing. It is usually detected at birth.
Picture sources: [] [] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001167/ http://children.webmd.com/tc/cystic-fibrosis-prevention http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/lungs/cf.html