Effective Treatment Procedures and Nutrition Options for Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis
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Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition that can affect the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. This disease is caused by the CFTR gene and is inherited and passed down from parent to child. Mucus forms in the lung field or clogs the pathways leading to the digestive system in this disease. There is currently no cure for CF disease, but there are effective treatment procedures and nutrition options that people can follow.
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For cystic fibrosis diagnosis, a blood sample is collected for a perspiration test or genetic testing to diagnose the disease. The level of salt in the patient’s perspiration is determined through a salt test. A high level of salt in the perspiration may suggest cystic fibrosis. Currently, every baby born in the United States is required to be tested for the condition through blood sampling. Chorionic villus sampling has also made it possible for unborn babies to be screened for the condition in some rare cases. This procedure is done by implanting a needle through the abdomen which transmits the sample to the laboratory for testing. In chorionic villus sampling, a small portion of the placenta is removed with a needle to allow the testing of hereditary disorders including cystic fibrosis in the lab (De Boeck, 2020). A sputum culture, spirometry, stool test, can be used to assess the condition to complete the diagnosis. Here are the imaging tests that will be requested.
Computed tomography (CT) scan of the chest or abdomen: Special x-ray equipment and computers are used in these exams to provide images of the inside of the intestines or lungs. By examining for dilated airways and aberrant mucus in the lungs, the detailed images can assist in identifying the severity of the condition. The test can also detect infection through ionizing radiation.
Chest x-ray: This is used to identify lung infections and dilated airways requiring antibiotic treatment. To achieve this, a low dosage of ionizing radiation is applied to produce images that can be used to diagnose the condition. Chest x-rays are taken regularly in patients with cystic fibrosis to rule out other respiratory illnesses like a collapsed lung or pneumonia and monitor changes in the severity of the disease.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdomen: These scans employ a powerful computer, radio waves, and a magnet to produce detailed images of the digestive tract and lungs. However, an MRI is mostly used to assess the severity of the damage produced by cystic fibrosis because CT scans and chest x-rays are often used to diagnose the disease.
Abdominal ultrasound: Abdominal ultrasound makes use of sound waves, gel and a tiny probe to give detailed images of the upper abdomen (Barry, 2021). The imaging technique examines the severity of damage caused by cystic fibrosis to the gallbladder, liver, and the pancreas.
Sinus CT: This imaging technique combines a computer and x-ray equipment to...