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istics and its medical man- i agement are described in the ! State Department of Health publication, which states that “an explosion of research" has occurred in the past decade as investigators have; sought to define the basic metabolic error that leads to] cystic fibrosis. A victim is born with the disease, the Bulletin reports, even though it may not become apparent until later in life.!
Cystic fibrosis cannot be “out- | grown”, but the harmful effects can be mitigated and life expectancy can be increased. A generalized dysfunction of the excretory glands is a char acteristic of the disease, which was recognized as aj distinct disease only 30 years ago. Only 15 years ago was involvement of the sweat glands understood to be an1 almost invariable clue to diagnosis.
Along with the sweat glands,]
j the respiratory and digestive
(systems are primarily involved. About 85 per cent of children with cystic fibrosis show ; digestive dysfunction, and symptoms of respiratory tract involvement occur “in virtually
all cases”, the Bulletin article says. Respiratory tract symptoms (sometimes are mistaken for Jallergic disorders, bronchitis ior asthma; swelling of the salivary glands may suggest imumps. Management of the irespiratory tract symptoms iconstitutes the most extensive form of care given patients, the Bulletin states, and “pul[monary lesions account for most morbidity and mortality suffered.” The advent of antibiotic therapy was an important advance in treatment of the respiratory system.
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