Cystic Fibrosis Crossword Puzzle

Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal ________ disease
Caused by _______ in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene
CFTR protein regulates the movement of chloride and _______ ions
________ population is most commonly affected
CF is more common for those of central or northern _______ descent
Hypothesis that is commonly accepted as explanation for airway disease in cystic fibrosis
An instrument that measures the amount of air exhaled and inhaled
Individuals with cystic fibrosis have an extreme ______ response to pathogens
For most patients, disease of the _______ is the most problematic
Measured for electrolyte level diagnostic test
_______ treatments represent the ultimate challenge to patients
Cystic fibrosis has a median age of _______ years today
Chronic infection of the lungs can lead to ________ destruction
All _________ should be screened for CF
CF can lead to a decreased ___________ in females
Incapability to absorb nutrients
Excessive buildup of fluid in the body
Type of hypertension commonly seen in CF patients
An imaging technique used to monitor disease progression
An _______ identifies patients with one or two copies of the gene mutation
Individuals with one copy of the mutation are identified as _______ of CF
Individuals with two copies of the mutation are ______ with the disease
Process of determining differences in the genetic make-up
A repeat in this test is done to confirm diagnosis
Radiographs are helpful in managing pulmonary ____________
Score used to quantitatively assess the progression of pulmonary disease
A lower than normal level of oxygen in the blood
Only NSAID recommended for chronic use in CF patients
First individual to recognized cystic fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis affects _____ production in the body
Affected individuals can _____ up mucus
Thrives in mucus environment
Type of dysfunction where a person cannot efficiently clear inhaled bacteria
Insertion of a tube into the airways
Recommended therapy for CF-related diabetes
Around 3% of patients will experience a spontaneous ________ in their lifetime
Type of pseudomonas that causes chronic chest infection in CF
Prescribed to control and prevent lung and sinus infections
High-pitched whistling sound occurring when breathing
Condition that may result from prolonged low blood-oxygen levels
Type of medicine that helps open the airways
___________ enzymes help absorb fats and protein when taken with meals
Infection that inflames lungs alveoli, filling them up with fluid
Cystic fibrosis does not reappear in __________ lungs
Individuals with CF have a higher than normal level of ______ in their sweat
Inflammation of the paranasal sinuses
Another term for thick mucus
Condition of coughing up blood