Sometimes called Sixty-five Roses after a comment by a child who thought that is what his mother said when she said Cystic Fibrosis.
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In Cystic Fibrosis, the mucus glands cause normal mucus to change to a thick sticky substance. This mucus clogs the tiny passages in the lungs and traps bacteria. Repeated infections and blockages can cause irreversible lung damage and death. The pancreas is also impaired preventing the release of enzymes which are needed for the digestion of food. This means that people who have CF can have problems with nutrition. (Cystic Fibrosis Australia).
Cystic Fibrosis (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Cystic Fibrosis (Patient Education Institute) - Requires Flash Player
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