Cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder characterized by the production of sweat with a high salt content and mucus secretions with an abnormal viscosity.

Recurrent pneumonia

An increased susceptibility to pneumonia as manifested by a history of recurrent episodes of pneumonia.


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PMID (PMCID)
22729199
 MALE
Acute cor pulmonale due to lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia in a child with AIDS.
Moreira-Silva SF, Moreno LM, Dazzi M, Freire CM, Miranda AE.
Braz J Infect Dis. 2012;16(3):289-93.
AIDS should be considered in children with recurrent pneumonia that is mostly associated with LIP rather than cystic fibrosis.
16050659
 MALE
Case report: 66 year-old man with recurrent pneumonias and sinusitis.
Barsoum MK, Eid W, Bennett J, Parry R.
S D J Med. 2005;58(6):241-4.
Physicians must maintain a high index of suspicion to make the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis in elderly presenting with COPD exacerbation and recurrent pneumonias and sinusitis.
16050659
 MALE
Case report: 66 year-old man with recurrent pneumonias and sinusitis.
Barsoum MK, Eid W, Bennett J, Parry R.
S D J Med. 2005;58(6):241-4.
We report a case of a 66 year-old male with newly diagnosed cystic fibrosis after a history of recurrent pneumonias and sinusitis, with acute exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).