• Pneumothorax: In this condition, air leaks into the space that separates the lungs from the chest wall, and part or all of a lung collapse. This is more common in adults wit...
Because cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder, it runs in families, so family history is a risk factor. Although CF occurs in all races, it's most common in white people of Northern European ancestry.Complications of cystic fibrosis can affect the respiratory, digestive an...
The thick and sticky mucus associated with cystic fibrosis clogs the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. This can cause signs and symptoms such as:• A persistent co...
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disorder that causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive system and other organs in the body.Cystic fibrosis affects the cells that produce m...
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