Facts About Cystic Fibrosis

Written in plain English, this fact sheet provides you with comprehensive information on this life-threatening disorder that causes severe lung damage and nutritional deficiencies. Once a genetic mystery that led to death in adolescence, early diagnosis and improved treatment now allows people with CF to live longer, and have fuller, more comfortable lives. Explains the causes of the disease, stages in its progression, organs that may effected, who is at risk, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, treatments, and more. Contains links to other online resources.

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06-5803

Current copy: nhlbi.nih.gov