Cystic Fibrosis

2. _____ stones can form.
4. The thick mucus ___ the airways.
5. Mucus ___ help remove gunk from airways.
7. Can lead to ____ weakness.
9. Epithelia of the _____ tract is affected.
11. Mucus is created because the protein cannot move this element?
13. Caused by a _______ in genes?
14. This screening can diagnose within the first month of life.
16. The acronym for the gene affected?
18. ______ tube used when digestion and proper food/nutrition absorption is heavily interfered.
19. This disease cannot be ________.
20. Can be ______ threatening.
25. Blood test diagnosis checks for higher levels of immunoreactive ___________.
26. This test can be done to diagnose based on the amount of salt found.
27. This compound increases in sweat.
28. What organ does it affect?
31. ___ is the cause of digestive system complications.
32. Chest ____ is an airway clearance technique.
34. This _____ cannot be cured.
39. Acronym of the standard newborn screening test.
40. Family history is a common __ factor.
42. CTFR is what type of protein?
44. CFTR changes a _____ needed to move salt in and out of cells.
45. Normal mucus should be thin and ________.
46. Can lead to thinning _____.
47. Inherited through autosomal _____ patterns.
50. You can be a ___ and not have any symptoms.

1. Bowel movements are frequent, ________ stools.
3. What organ system is mostly affected?
6. Most common among those of ______ European Descent.
8. ______ x-ray is used to show swelling in the lungs.
10. Blockage of the intestine shortly after birth is known as ____ ileus.
12. Most common reproductive infertility.
15. Shortness of ____ is a symptom due to clogged airways.
17. Scar tissue
21. Fluid- filled sacs
22. Bronchodilators are given through an ________.
23. Bronchiectasis is a complication that is also known as _____ airways.
24. Can cause respiratory _______.
26. Mucus produced is thick and _____?
29. _____ counseling is offered after conception.
30. The R in CFTR stands for?
33. This medication prevents or treats lung infections.
35. A sample of mucus can be taken for a ____ diagnosis test to confirm presence of a lung infection.
36. Excessive sweating can cause _____ imbalances.
37. CTFR gene disrupts chloride ___________.
38. Growths in the nose is known as nasal ______.
41. Classified as a _______ disease
43. Block tubes from carrying this enzyme from pancreas to small intestine
48. The acronym for congenital bilateral absence.
49. Lung infections are a frequent _________.