Written for pulmonary clinicians and scientists alike, Molecular Basis of Lung Disease: Insights from Rare Disorders is a comprehensive and invaluable nesource that sheds new light on the molecular mechanisms influencing the clinical presentation and [books.google.com]

Acronym CILD25 Synonyms Primary ciliary dyskinesia 25 with or without situs inversus Keywords Any medical or genetic information present in this entry is provided for research, educational and informational purposes only. [uniprot.org]

Upper left: longitudinal section of a cilium presenting the location of axonemal microtubules in different parts of the cilium. Red line indicates the site of a cross section presented on the right site. [jmg.bmj.com]

Associated symptoms were present in 46% of the cases. [archbronconeumol.org]

Respiratory distress in neonates, chronic suppurative lung disease, chronic serous otitis media, and chronic rhinosinusitis are the common respiratory presentations of PCD. 2 Situs inversus is present in half of PCD cases. [dovepress.com]

• Neurologic Manifestation

  Manifestations Signs and Symptoms Respiratory Tract Diseases Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases Ciliopathies Abnormalities, Multiple Congenital Abnormalities Genetic Diseases, Inborn Bronchiectasis Bronchial Diseases Respiratory System Abnormalities Dextrocardia [clinicaltrials.gov]

Any combination of these findings warrants a referral to a pediatric pulmonologist to consider further diagnostic workup. [pediatrics.aappublications.org]

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She was later able to have a third child without any treatment. But sickness soon set in. [deseretnews.com]

[…] suggested by basic research and follows an easy to read format: brief introduction followed by discussion of epidemiology, genetic basis and molecular pathogenesis, animal models, clinical presentation, diagnostic approaches, conventional management and treatment [books.google.com]

Research may, for example, target new treatments to aid cough clearance in PCD patients. [med.unc.edu]

It is not in any way intended to be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or care. Our staff consists of biologists and biochemists that are not trained to give medical advice . [uniprot.org]

Treatment and prognosis The natural progression of primary ciliary dyskinesia is relatively slow compared to cystic fibrosis for example, but nonetheless, up to 25% of patients eventually develop respiratory failure 4. [radiopaedia.org]

Treatment efficacy and prognosis are largely derived from a handful of small longitudinal studies [ 53 ], while most observational studies use a cross-sectional design. [err.ersjournals.com]

[…] develop; long-term treatment with macrolides such as clarithromycin, erythromycin and azithromycin has been empirically applied for the treatment of primary ciliary dyskinesia in Japan, though controversial due to the effects of the medications. [16] Prognosis [en.wikipedia.org]

The diagnosis is easier when the patient exhibits abnormal placement of the internal organs observed on the chest X-ray. 25, 26 As the disease is progressive, late recognition may result in a worse prognosis for patients due to an inadequate previous [jmg.bmj.com]

Prognosis in PCD is good, with a normal life expectancy [ 12 ]. Diagnosis of PCD can be problematic, with wide variation in symptoms and scarcity of diagnostic facilities [ 4 ]. [bmcpulmmed.biomedcentral.com]

Together, these findings support an oligogenic disease model with broad relevance for further interrogating the genetic etiology of human ciliopathies. [d-scholarship.pitt.edu]

Each chapter focuses on the pathogenic mechanisms and therapeutic targets suggested by basic research and follows an easy to read format: brief introduction followed by discussion of epidemiology, genetic basis and molecular pathogenesis, animal models [books.google.com]

Our understanding of the epidemiology, genetics, pathophysiology, and clinical manifestations of primary ciliary dyskinesia has rapidly advanced since the disease was linked to ultrastructural defects of the ciliary axoneme more than four decades ago. [thoracic.org]

Alongside medical use, this could prove a boon for epidemiological and virological researchers. For example, everything from sexually transmitted infections to the common cold could be cataloged by strain, date, and location. [theodysseyonline.com]

As clinical data collection is fundamental not only for clinical care but also for registry development and studies such as cohort, interventions, genetic and epidemiological, these lessons are applicable across many other settings. [f1000research.com]

Our understanding of the epidemiology, genetics, pathophysiology, and clinical manifestations of primary ciliary dyskinesia has rapidly advanced since the disease was linked to ultrastructural defects of the ciliary axoneme more than four decades ago. [thoracic.org]

Bush Nitric oxide in chronic airway inflammation in children: diagnostic use and pathophysiological significance Thorax, 57 (2002), pp. 586-589 [31.] B. Karadag, A.J. James, E. Gültekin, N.M. Wilson, A. [apcontinuada.com]

At least 32 genes have been implicated in this condition. [8] Another gene associated with this condition is GAS2L2. [9] Pathophysiology [ edit ] CT image showing situs inversus. [en.wikipedia.org]

In contrast, diagnostic studies in older children and adults with PCD have revealed that peribronchial thickening, atelectasis, and air trapping leading to bronchiectasis occur predominantly in the middle and lower lobes. 14 – 16 The pathophysiology to [pediatrics.aappublications.org]

Current issues in the basic mechanisms, pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of primary ciliary dyskinesia. Eur Respir Mon, 37 (2006), pp. 291-313 [8] U.W. Goodenough, J.E. Heuser. [archbronconeumol.org]

Early treatment can prevent PCD causing permanent lung damage. There is a lot of research into genetic testing for PCD. At the moment, genetic testing will only identify some forms of PCD. [blf.org.uk]

By making antibiotics more specific to strains of bacteria, rather than using nonspecific, indiscriminate drugs like penicillin, we could prevent superbugs from developing. [theodysseyonline.com]

“There are now preventative treatments for kids so that they can stay on top of their health. I'm mostly doing this for my brother. Like I said, I'm one of the lucky ones.” Madsen finds strength in her brothers. [deseretnews.com]

Antibiotics are important in order to prevent bronchiectasies. Frequent infections affect the small air pipes, which loose their flexibility and become worn-out, which then may contain even more secretions. [childlifesociety.org]