Primary ciliary dyskinesia- 4
Overview
Primary ciliary dyskinesia, 4: A very rare disorder where the cilia fail to move. Type 4 differs from the other forms of primary ciliar dyskinesia in the location of the genetic defect . The cilia are tiny, hair-like structures found in the respiratory and ear passages and help to clear debris and mucus. This results in increases risk of respiratory infections, sinusitis, ear infections and male infertility. The infertility results as the tails of sperm is basically cilia.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Primary ciliary dyskinesia, 4 includes the 17 symptoms listed below: * Chronic inflammatory lung disease * Increased risk of respiratory infection * Asymptomatic * Male infertility * Increased risk of sinusitis * Increased risk of ear infections * Mouth breathing * Nasal discharge * Nasal polyps * Halitosis * Nasal congestion * Impaired hearing * Wheezing * Respiratory problems * Bronchiectasis * Headache * Chronic cough Note that Primary ciliary dyskinesia, 4 symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Primary ciliary dyskinesia, 4 signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.
Causes
Other Possible Causes of these Symptoms * Asymptomatic * Chronic cough * Chronic inflammatory lung disease * Halitosis * Headache * Impaired hearing * Male infertility * Mouth breathing * Nasal congestion * Nasal polyps * Respiratory problems * Wheezing
Diagnosis
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Primary ciliary dyskinesia, 4. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Primary ciliary dyskinesia, 4 has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Primary ciliary dyskinesia, 4 signs or Primary ciliary dyskinesia, 4 symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Primary ciliary dyskinesia, 4 may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Primary ciliary dyskinesia, 4 symptoms.