Complications

Complication
Timeframe
Likelihood
variable
high

There is no specific treatment for chronic lung disease, other than prevention and treatment of infections.

For long-term chronic lung disease in older patients, consulting with thoracic physicians can be helpful to monitor lung function, to intervene with clearance techniques, and to determine oxygen requirements.

Overview of COPD

variable
medium

As chorioretinopathy occurs in 25% to 35% of patients and in female carriers of X-CGD, patients and X-CGD carriers are recommended for screening and follow-up by an ophthalmologist.[53][54]

Vision may be impacted.

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