Cystic Fibrosis
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Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that alters the body's secretions, making them thick and sticky, which mainly affects the lungs and the digestive system from an early age.
Usual manifestations: frequent respiratory infections, persistent cough, difficulty gaining weight, and problems digesting food.
Origin: it is passed from parents to children and is present from birth, so it is usually detected in childhood.
Which specialists handle it? Its management is multidisciplinary: the pediatric pulmonologist takes care of the respiratory aspect, the pediatric gastroenterologist the digestive one, the geneticist provides guidance on the hereditary component, and the pediatrician coordinates follow-up. Having a professional team makes it possible to closely support the patient's development.
Data on 455 doctors who treat cystic fibrosis
Which specialist treats cystic fibrosis?
If you have symptoms of cystic fibrosis, it's best to see a geneticist. Depending on your specific case, a pediatric pulmonologist or a pulmonologist may also be involved in your care. You can find and book an appointment with these specialists near you.
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Doctors specialized in cystic fibrosis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Talina Mendivil Sánchez
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Sandra Angélica Jiménez Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. JORGE RAMIRO PEREZ PASTRANA
Frequently asked questions
What is cystic fibrosis?
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that alters the body's secretions, making them thick and sticky, which mainly affects the lungs and the digestive system from an early age.
Which doctor treats cystic fibrosis?
If you have symptoms of cystic fibrosis, it's best to see a geneticist. Depending on your specific case, a pediatric pulmonologist or a pulmonologist may also be involved in your care. You can find and book an appointment with these specialists near you.