What are primary ciliary dyskinesia?

Also known as: PCD, immotile cilia syndrome.

Cilia are hair-like structures in the airways that work together to keep the airways clean of dust, debris and foreign contaminants. In primary ciliary dyskinesia, the cilia are irregularly shaped and don’t function properly, which can lead to a number of complications.


Reviewed by: Yamilet Tirado, MD

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