Autosomal recessive genetic disorder
Mutation in<unk>  transmembrane conductance regulator protein <unk> TR) leads to defect of sodium/chloride exchange channel
Defect in chloride transport leads to thick, viscous secretions in lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines, reproductive tract
Diagnosed by sweat chloride test
Predicted life expectancy less than 40 years
Mutation in<unk>  transmembrane conductance regulator protein <unk> TR) leads to defect of sodium/chloride exchange channel
Defect in chloride transport leads to thick, viscous secretions in lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines, reproductive tract
Cystic fibrosis
Cerebral palsy
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Brash syndrome
Tracheomalacia
Scleroderma
Down syndrome
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis