what is a cystic fibrosis?
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꧁An inherited life-threatening disorder that damages the lungs and digestive system.
Cystic fibrosis affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat and digestive juices. It causes these fluids to become thick and sticky. They then plug up tubes, ducts and passageways.꧂
People may experience:
Pain areas: in the abdomen
Cough: can be chronic, with blood, or with phlegm
Gastrointestinal: diarrhoea, fat in stool, heartburn, severe constipation, or bulky stools
Respiratory: pulmonary hypertension, shortness of breath, sinusitis, or wheezing
Developmental: delayed development, delayed puberty, or slow growth
Whole body: fatigue or inability to exercise
Also common: acute bronchitis, deformity of nails, infection, male infertility, nasal polyps, pneumonia, salty sweat, or weight loss
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cystic fibrosis:
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that affects mostly lungs
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