Breath of Resilience: Understanding Cystic Fibrosis
This captivating poster explores the intricate world of Cystic Fibrosis, showcasing detailed lung anatomy intertwined with the challenges of isolation, treatment, and the bacterial landscape. A visual journey from scientific depth to human experience, emphasizing the delicate balance between life and disease.
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Disease Name: Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Pathogenesis: CF is a genetic disease that causes the body to produce excessive mucus. CF patients must be careful around each other due to the risk of catching each other’s bacteria. A Hardy bacteria, Burkholderia cepacia, is adaptive, thrives in saliva and phlegm, and can feed on penicillin. Symptoms of CF: Reduced lung function (Stella’s lung function are about 50%) Sore throat and fever Treatments and therapies: Antibiotics Medication carts with pills and G juice (liquid nutrition through a G tube straight to the stomach) Airway clearance: A vest that shakes the mucus loose Lung transplant is a possibility when lung function decreases. The video mentions new lungs typically lasts about 5 years Clinical trials for new drugs are underway A flow vest and crayon Bactroban Replacing G tube Aerosoliser How quality of life is affected: Terminal illness that results in a reduced lifespan Constant treatments and medications Risk of cross infection necessitates maintaining a six-foot distance from other CF patients Restrictions on physical touch and intimacy Difficulty in relationships due to the disease Frequent hospitalisations An upcoming surgery Feelings of isolation, fear, and survivor’s
