1. By: Shanelle Johnson Caleb Martin Rafail Luzi Christopher Alvarado
Cystic Fibrosis
By:
Shanelle Johnson
Caleb Martin
Rafail Luzi
Christopher Alvarado

2. Case David Smith,34 Caucasian Born with cystic fibrosis
He had delayed growth in teen years
Weight Loss
Nasal Congestion
Has Cystic Fibrosis

3. What is Cystic Fibrosis
A passed down through family which causes thick sticky mucus that builds up in the lungs, digestive tract, and other body parts.
Most common lung disease in children and young adults.
Life threatening disease.

4. History of Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis did not exist until the late 1930’s.
In the 1930’s a Swiss pediatrician Dr. Fanconi called this disease celiac syndrome.
Dr. Dorothy Anderson was the first to give the disease it’s definitive description.
In the 1940’s Drs. Sydney Farber and Harry Shwachman say vitamin A was the cause of Cystic Fibrosis.
In 2000, they say the median life expectancy has reached 37 years in 2005.

5. Organs affected by Cystic Fibrosis
Sinuses
Lungs
Skin
Liver
Pancreas
Intestines
Reproductive Organs

6. Causes
Caused by a defected gene that causes the body to produce abnormal thick sticky fluid called mucus.
The mucus builds up in the breathing passages of the lungs and pancreas.
Built up mucus in the lungs could be life threatening.
Children usually be diagnosed by 2 years old.
Lungs get clogged makes it hard for patient to breath.

7. Symptoms New Born Delayed Growth
Failure to gain weight normally during childhood
No bowel movements in first 24 to 48 hours of life
Salty tasting skin
Bowel Function
- Belly pain from constipation
Increased gas, bloating, or swollen
Nausea/ loss of appetite
Related to lungs
-Fatigue
-Cough
-Increased mucus

8. Treatment Treatment for lungs
Antibiotics to prevent lung and sinus infection.
Inhaled medicines to clear the airways.
Lung problems could be treated through aerobic exercise.
Treatment for bowel
Pancreatic enzymes to help absorb protein and fats.
Monitor at home
Avoid smoking, dust, dirt, fumes, household chemicals, fireplace smoke, and mold.

9. Doctors deal with Cystic Fibrosis
Pulmonologist
Social Worker
Physical Therapist

10. Social Worker Help people overcome their problems
Graduate degree and experience
May engaged research, advocacy, and consulting
Specialized field:
Children
Families
Adolescents
Elderly
900 hours of supervised field internship

11. Pulmonologist Specialized in the field of pulmary medicine:
Diagnosis & treatment of disease condition and abnormalities of the lungs and cardio- pulmonary system and respiratory tract
Internal medicine, physicians become certified
Specialize in critical care trained in the management and treatment

12. Physical Therapist
Type of treatment that helps with health problems make it hard.
Move around & do everyday
May relieve pain
Graduate degree from accredited physical therapy program to become license.

13. Visuals

14. Final Treatment There is NO cure
Prevent any further life complications
Engage at least 3 times a week in a workout regiment
& lastly antibiotics (zithromax)

15. Antibiotics
Zithromax (500mg) used to reduce infections and mucus from the lungs of the patients.
Take once a day with or without food, 5 times a week.
It may cause upset stomach , diarrhea , vomiting and etc. David Smith will have to come in for a consultation.

16. Laboratory Results Aldosterone-Upright: 4-31 ng/dl
Amylase U/Liter
Bilirubin-Total: ,mg/dl;direct<0.3 mg/dl
BUN:7-20 mg/dl
Calcium mg/dl
CO2(total) meq/l
Creatine mg/dl

17. Insurance Verification Form
Name of primary insurance carrier: David Matt Smith.
Subscriber: David Matt Smith.
My Benefits, etc.
I have a limit of $80.00 or number of visits of 5.
Benefits are covered yearly from through etc.
My calendar deductible is $10.00
Co-pay Visits: $20.00
My Insurance is not Contracted.
I spoke with Chris Chambers of my insurance carrier on 3/6/12, their contact number is

18. Sources
"A History of Cystic Fibrosis." Cystic Fibrosis. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 June <
"Cystic Fibrosis - When To Call a Doctor - Watchful waiting - Children's Health." Health Information, Resources, Tools & News Online - EverydayHealth.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 June <
"Cystic fibrosis - PubMed Health." National Center for Biotechnology Information. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 June <
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