Primary ciliary dyskinesia: modern approaches to the diagnostics and treatment

Abstract

Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia is an orphane disease from the group of ciliopathies based on genetically determined defect in the structure of the motor cilia of the epithelium of the respiratory system and similar structures. Pathology belongs to the group of autosomal recessive phenotypes with pronounced genetic heterogeneity. It is clinically characterized by a progressive inflammatory lesion of all parts of the respiratory tract in children, a decrease in fertile function in older patients; defects of lateralization and malformations of organs are often observed. Despite a vivid clinical picture, the disease is not always timely diagnosed, which leads to a rapid decrease in pulmonary function, often to unnecessary surgical interventions. The purpose of this article is to familiarize a wide range of pediatricians and pulmonologists with modern methods of diagnostics and therapy of primary ciliary dyskinesia.