Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia

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Synonyms

immotile cilia syndrome
PCD

Disorder Subdivisions

Kartagener syndrome

General Discussion

Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is an autosomal recessive genetic condition in which the microscopic cells in the respiratory system called cilia do not function normally. Ciliary dysfunction prevents the clearance of mucous from the lungs, paranasal sinuses and ears. Bacteria and other irritants in the mucous lead to frequent respiratory infections. Kartagener syndrome is a type of PCD associated with a mirror-image orientation of the internal organs (situs inversus).

Resources

American Lung Association of Connecticut
45 Ash Street
E. Hartford, CT 06108
USA
Tel: 8602895401
Fax: 8602895405
Tel: 8005864872
Email: bcase@alact.org
Internet: http://www.alact.org

American Lung Association
61 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10006
USA
Tel: 2123158700
Fax: 2123158870
Tel: 8005864872
Internet: http://www.lungusa.org

MUMS (Mothers United for Moral Support, Inc) National Parent-to-Parent Network
150 Custer Court
Green Bay, WI 54301-1243
USA
Tel: 9203365333
Fax: 9203390995
Tel: 8773365333
Email: mums@netnet.net
Internet: http://www.netnet.net/mums/

PCD Foundation
4752 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55407
USA
Tel: 6128223496
Fax: 6128223496
Email: info@pcdfoundation.org
Internet: http://www.pcdfoundation.org

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Last Updated: 2/12/2008
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Last Updated: February 12, 2008

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