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The debilitating impact of cystic fibrosis
The condition leads to the accumulation of thick, sticky mucus in the lungs and digestive system
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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a hereditary medical condition that causes severe damage to the lungs and digestive system, and can also adversely affect other organs in the body. It's a serious and debilitating disorder for which there is currently no cure. But CF can be managed, with treatments available to help reduce the problems caused by the disease and make it easier to live with.
Click through and find out what cystic fibrosis is, its symptoms, and how to control it.
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