Feb 4, 2022 · Primary ciliary dyskinesia is a progressive inherited disorder affecting cilia functioning. It leads to recurring respiratory infections that are often severe.

Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is an inherited disorder which affects the movement of tiny hair-like structures on body cells, known as cilia. Cilia are present on many types of cells, and …

Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare, autosomal recessive genetic ciliopathy, that causes defects in the action of cilia lining the upper and lower respiratory tract, sinuses, Eustachian …

Primary ciliary dyskinesia is caused by genetic mutations that affect the tiny hairline cilia in the lungs, nose and ears, impairing their ability to remove germs and pollutants, and allowing …

Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare inherited disorder caused by defects in the structure and/or function of cilia. Cilia are tiny hair-like structures, which are required to move fluids and …

Sep 29, 2025 · The underlying cause is a defect of cilia in the airways, making them unable to beat (ciliary immotility), unable to beat normally (ciliary dyskinesia), or absent altogether …

Primary ciliary dyskinesia is a disorder that is characterized by chronic respiratory tract infections, abnormally positioned internal organs, and difficulties having biological children (decreased …

May 2, 2024 · Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare, genetic disease characterized by dysfunctional motile cilia and abnormal mucociliary clearance, resulting in chronic sino-oto …

Jul 12, 2022 · Primary ciliary dyskinesia, or PCD, is a rare genetic condition that affects the body’s ability to remove mucus. This leads to frequent infections in the sinuses, ears, and lungs. …

Dyskinesia, or impaired movement, is the most common ciliary defect seen in PCD. Other defects may lead to not having enough cilia on each airway cell, which can also cause the clinical …