Kartagener syndrome (KS) is a rare disorder characterized by defects in the ultrastructure of cilia impairing their motility. It is also referred to as primary ciliary dyskinesia (PC...
Presentation typically includes cardinal features of upper and lower respiratory tract infections.
Respiratory distress manifests in neonatal period and persists year round (1).
Lower r...
Limit first hand and/or secondhand tobacco smoke exposure as well as other environmental pollutants.
Recommended for patients to be up-to-date with their childhood immunizatio...
Monitor for progression of lung disease is strongly recommended:
Including spirometry to determine pulmonary function level and sputum cultures o...
Bush A, Chodhari R, Collins N, et al. Primary ciliary dyskinesia: current state of the art. Arch Dis Child. 2007;92(12):1136–1140.
Bush A, O'Callaghan C. Primary ciliary dyskin...
KS is characterized by defects in the ultrastructure of cilia impairing their motility.
Is also referred to as PCD
Impaired motility results in an array of abnormalities including, situs...
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