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Diets with mycosis

Mucoviscidosis is one of the most common diseases caused by genetics. In Poland, it affects one in approximately 4 thousand children born according to data from the Central Statistical Office in 2020. There were about 90 sick children in the world. Mucovicidosis has a severe course and its complete cure is not possible. However, it requires intensive therapy aimed at reducing the progression of the disease, alleviating its symptoms and prolonging the life of the patient. Treatment consists of many parts, etc. Appropriately planned pharmacotherapy, physiotherapy or surgical intergical therapy.

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1. Mycobacteriosis is defined as:

Mucoviscidosis is a genetic disorder in which the secretory function of the glands is impaired, causing them to produce dense, sticky mucus. It most commonly affects the digestive and respiratory systems. The gene responsible for its occurrence is located on chromosome seven and is inherited in a recessive manner, which means that in order for the offspring to become diseased, both mother and father must be carriers, i.e. have a damaged copy of the gene.

2. Mycobacteriosis is the diagnosis, the symptoms

Since 2009, newborn screening tests for mucosicidosis have been carried out in Poland, which means that a sample of several drops of blood from the toes is taken from each newborn child. It is then analysed, which can certainly confirm or exclude the presence of mucosis at a level of 9698%. It is worth adding that the screening test program also allows to detect other diseases with a genetic basis, such as phenyletonuria, cirrhosis of the esophagus, blood clotting of the blood of the genital placenta. In case of a positive blood clot or other blood clots, infections are usually diagnosed at a later stage.

3. Mycobacteriosis - the course, the consequences

Mucoviscidosis is caused by a mutation in the gene that codes for the CFTR protein, resulting in insufficient or altered respiratory tract production. It is responsible for the proper transport of chlorine and sodium ions between cells; excess release causes fluid transport disruption, leading to abnormalities in the production of sections that are dense, sticky and do not perform their functions. In the lungs, the mucous membrane also adheres to the airways, preventing proper cleansing and increasing susceptibility to infections.

4. Mycobacteriosis is a treatment

The treatment of cystic fibrosis is a very complex process, involving medical, psychological, physiotherapeutic and dietary care. It uses physiotherapy techniques to remove the discharge from the lungs, which involves placing the patient in an appropriate detachment position. Additionally, to support this process, blindness or vibration is used (often using machines or a special jacket). However, daily physical activity adapted to the patient's ability to swim, walk, walk on a ventilator or an aerial ventilator is recommended.

5. Mycobacteriosis is a diet

Proper nutrition is one of the key aspects in the diagnosis of mucosal dystrophy in infants, which is similar to healthy children, but which should be fed breast milk (if feasible). If the diet is high in energy, protein and fat, as well as in certain nutrients (primarily chlorine and sodium). Due to the widespread screening studies, the initial recommendations should be made for infants, but if healthy children are at increased risk of malnutrition (if this is possible), the diet should also be high in fat, protein, fat, and fat content.

6. What, then, should the diet of people with cystic fibrosis look like?

Meals should be consumed regularly; in addition to 45 main meals, smaller snacks should be planned during the day. They should be based primarily on high-calorie products with high energy density, such as fatty cocoa, full-fat cream, vegetable oils, butter, nut creams and nuts, jams, fruit, baked goods, cassava and rice.

7. Summary

Maintaining proper nutrition through a high-energy, high-protein and high-fat diet improves disease progression and prognosis and reduces the risk of complications.
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