If your child often coughs and is prone to lung and bronchial infection, This does not have to indicate a lack of immunity. Perhaps he has cystic fibrosis.
Cystic fibrosis is one of the most common genetic diseases. In Poland, she suffers from her 1 na 25 thous. newborns, And what 21. The person is its carrier.
What is cystic fibrosis
Our body produces mucus, whose task is to moisturize internal organs. In patients with cystic fibrosis, it is too sticky and dense clogs the respiratory tract and digestive tract. It also promotes the development of bacteria.
How to recognize the disease
From the first months of life, the child suffers from dry cough attacks, shortness of breath and recurrent bronchial inflammation and lungs. Unfortunately, These symptoms are easy to confuse with a regular infection. In this case, it is worth taking a closer look at the toddler's poop. Fat stools and diarrhea are a typical symptom of cystic fibrosis. Sick children are also thinner and smaller than their peers.
Specialized research
When suspected, cystic fibrosis, sodium chloride is tested, which in patients is very salty. The test result exceeds them 60 meq/l. Duenal and feces content is also tested, confirming the lowering of digestive enzymes.