This disease is caused by mutation of a namesake chloride channel, and treatments involve use of a nebulizer or a percussive vest.
Acrophialophora fusispora infections are almost exclusively found in patients with this disease. Schwachmann-Diamond syndrome is often misdiagnosed as this disease, which is made worse if patients have mutations in mannan-binding lectin or NBD1. Children with this disease often have chronic vitamin K malabsorption and chronic Burkholderia and Pseudomonas infections. Immunoreactive trypsinogen is the most common screen for this disease, whose patients also display pancreatic insufficiency. Another test used to diagnose this disease involves applying pilocarpine to the skin and using iontophoresis, called the sweat test. This disease is caused by mutation of a namesake chloride channel, and treatments involve use of a nebulizer or a percussive vest. For 10 points, name this common genetic disease among Caucasians, in which mucus builds up in the airway.
Acrophialophora fusispora infections are almost exclusively found in patients with this disease.
Cystic Fibrosis or CF