Cystic hygroma, also called cystic lymphangioma, is a condition characterized by the formation of a benign tumor in places such as the neck, armpit or face, and which occurs due to a rare malformation of the lymphatic system, which is responsible for the production of defense cells of the body, and by draining and filtering […]
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Treatment for cystic fibrosis is a combination of medicine, diet, oxygen therapy and respiratory physiotherapy, to alleviate symptoms and prevent complications, such as lung infections or digestive problems. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that alters the function of the glands, resulting in more viscous and thick secretions, mainly in the lungs and digestive tract, […]
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The main symptoms of cystic fibrosis are a persistent cough with phlegm, saltier sweat, shortness of breath, wheezing, muscle and joint pain and very large stools. In babies, symptoms of cystic fibrosis can include difficulty gaining weight and growth, yellowing of the skin and eyes, and difficulty eliminating meconium, the first feces that are formed […]
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Cystic fibrosis is a chronic genetic disease that causes the production of very thick and viscous secretions, especially in the lungs and digestive tract. It is caused by a change in the CFTR protein, which regulates the functioning of the body’s glands. Symptoms of cystic fibrosis tend to appear in childhood and appear gradually, affecting […]
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