About Cystic Fibrosis
It is an inherited disorder, characterized by the excessive production of thick mucus. Cystic fibrosis is caused by mutations in the CFTR gene, that disrupts ion channel function at certain epithelial surfaces, resulting in the mucus buildup. The disease affects respiratory, reproductive or digestive system. Treatment lies in airway clearance, medications or surgery (only in advanced states).
Recommendations
Understanding your genetic makeup can provide valuable insight into your health and potential risks for your offspring. Results in this category describe whether you’re a carrier of rare diseases. These are very unlikely to affect you but being a carrier of a rare disease can pose a risk for your children, when both you and your partner are carriers. This knowledge can help you make informed decisions about your future, and potentially reduce the risk of passing on genetic conditions to the next generation
Recommendations
Understanding your genetic makeup can provide valuable insight into your health and potential risks for your offspring. Results in this category describe whether you’re a carrier of rare diseases. These are very unlikely to affect you but being a carrier of a rare disease can pose a risk for your children, when both you and your partner are carriers. This knowledge can help you make informed decisions about your future, and potentially reduce the risk of passing on genetic conditions to the next generation
