- How Does Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Cause Nasal Polyps?
Other symptoms include a runny nose, facial pain, loss of sense of smell, and, rarely, nose bleeds The thick mucus created by cystic fibrosis leads to chronic (constant, long-term) sinus congestion and frequent sinus infections, which doctors believe cause nasal polyps to develop
- Why Do Cystic Fibrosis Patients Get Nasal Polyps?
Nasal polyps are common in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), affecting between 6% and 48% of this population This study aimed to investigate the implications (symptoms, endoscopic findings, laboratory correlations) of nasal polyps in CF patients and their impact on overall health
- Nasal Polyps in Cystic Fibrosis - CHEST
Nasal polyps frequently appear in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) The aims of this study were to focus on what problems (symptoms, endoscopic findings, and laboratory correlates) nasal polyps cause the CF patient, and how these correlate to the total health situation of this patient group
- Etiology of Nasal Polyps in Cystic Fibrosis: Not a Unimodal Disease
The objective was to determine whether the polyp subtypes observed in cystic fibrosis (CF)–related sinusitis were similar to those observed in non–CF-related sinusitis Polyp and mucus samples were collected from CF patients who presented for sinus
- Nasal Polyps in Cystic Fibrosis Patients: Causes, Symptoms, and . . .
Understanding the relationship between CF and nasal polyps is essential for early detection and effective management This article delves into the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for nasal polyps in cystic fibrosis patients, offering valuable insights for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers
- Unmasking the Hidden Connection Between Cystic Fibrosis and Nasal Polyps
Cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system, has long been associated with various complications, but did you know that nasal polyps are among the most common yet overlooked issues in CF patients? This link is crucial to understand, as it can significantly impact quality of life and treatment outcomes Let’s dive into this hidden connection and
- Nasal polyposis in cystic fibrosis: follow-up of children and . . .
Methods: Clinical symptoms (pulmonary, pancreatic insufficiency, malnutrition, nasal obstruction), two positive sweat chloride tests, and genotype findings in 23 patients with cystic fibrosis were analyzed All patients underwent nasal endoscopy every 12 months from January 2005 to December 2007, to assess the presence and grade of Nasal Polyps
- Nasal Polyps in Cystic Fibrosis - Springer
Nasal polyps are common in cystic fibrosis (CF) Nasal polyps in children should prompt appropriate investigations for the potential diagnosis of CF Possible etiologies for nasal polyp formation in CF include direct consequence of ΔF508 affecting chromosome 7, colonization with microorganisms including Pseudomonas aeroginosa and fungi, and IgE-mediated inflammation Neutrophils are more
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