Lifestyle & Chronic Conditions
Cystic fibrosis, unspecified
Serious
ICD-10: E84 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: सिस्टिक फाइब्रोसिस · தமிழ்: சிஸ்டிக் ஃபைப்ரோசிஸ் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಸಿಸ್ಟಿಕ್ ಫೈಬ್ರೋಸಿಸ್ · తెలుగు: సిస్టిక్ ఫైబ్రోసిస్ · বাংলা: সিস্টিক ফাইব্রোসিস · मराठी: सिस्टिक फायब्रोसिस · ગુજરાતી: સિસ્ટિક ફાઇબ્રોસિસ
About this condition
This is an inherited genetic disorder that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive system. Patients experience repeated chest infections and difficulty absorbing nutrients from food. Regular specialized medical care, physiotherapy, and medications are essential for managing symptoms and preventing complications.
Common symptoms
persistent cough
frequent lung infections
salty tasting skin
difficulty gaining weight
greasy stools
wheezing
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours if new symptoms
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | सिस्टिक फाइब्रोसिस · फेफड़ों की पुरानी बीमारी · बार बार खांसी · वजन न बढ़ना |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | சிஸ்டிக் ஃபைப்ரோசிஸ் · நாள்பட்ட நுரையீரல் நோய் · அடிக்கடி இருமல் · எடை அதிகரிக்காமை |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಸಿಸ್ಟಿಕ್ ಫೈಬ್ರೋಸಿಸ್ · ದೀರ್ಘಕಾಲದ ಶ್ವಾಸಕೋಶ ರೋಗ · ನಿರಂತರ ಕೆಮ್ಮು · ತೂಕ ಹೆಚ್ಚಾಗದಿರುವುದು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | సిస్టిక్ ఫైబ్రోసిస్ · దీర్ఘకాలిక ఊపిరితిత్తుల వ్యాధి · తరచుగా దగ్గు · బరువు పెరగకపోవడం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | সিস্টিক ফাইব্রোসিস · দীর্ঘস্থায়ী ফুসফুসের রোগ · ঘন ঘন কাশি · ওজন না বাড়া |
| Marathi (मराठी) | सिस्टिक फायब्रोसिस · दीर्घकालीन फुफ्फुस रोग · सतत खोकला · वजन न वाढणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | સિસ્ટિક ફાઇબ્રોસિસ · લાંબા ગાળાનો ફેફસાંનો રોગ · વારંવાર ઉધરસ · વજન ન વધવું |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Cystic fibrosis, unspecified?
persistent cough, frequent lung infections, salty tasting skin, difficulty gaining weight, greasy stools, wheezing.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours if new symptoms
Is Cystic fibrosis, unspecified common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Cystic fibrosis, unspecified?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 24 hours if new symptoms.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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