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Words

• immotile cilia syndrome
• PCD

Disorder Communities

• Kartagener disorder

General Discussion
Key ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is an autosomal recessive genetic problem in which the tiny cells in the breathing system called cilia do not work usually. Ciliary dysfunction stops the clearance of mucous from the lungs, paranasal sinuses as well as ears. Bacteria and various other toxic irritants in the mucous cause regular respiratory system infections. Kartagener disorder is a kind of PCD related to a mirror-image orientation of the heart and other internal body organs (situs inversus).