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The Cystic Fibrosis Wiki is an ever-growing source of information on the genetic disorder Cystic Fibrosis.

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What Is Cystic Fibrosis?

 Cystic fibrosis  is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide). A defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that: In the 1950s, few children with cystic fibrosis lived to attend elementary school. Today, advances in research and medical treatments have further enhanced and extended life for children and adults with CF. Many people with the disease can now expect to live into their 30s, 40s and beyond.
 * clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections; and
 * obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food.

Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis

People with CF can have a variety of symptoms, including: Statistics The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
 * very salty-tasting skin;
 * persistent coughing, at times with phlegm;
 * frequent lung infections;
 * wheezing or shortness of breath;
 * poor growth/weight gain in spite of a good appetite; and
 * frequent greasy, bulky stools or difficulty in bowel movements.
 * clubbed fingers
 * digestive disorder
 * male sterility
 * About 1,000 new cases of cystic fibrosis are diagnosed each year.
 * More than 70% of patients are diagnosed by age two.
 * More than 40% of the CF patient population is age 18 or older.
 * The predicted median age of survival for a person with CF is more than 37 years.

Since 1955, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has been the driving force behind the pursuit of a cure. Thanks to the dedication and financial backing of our supporters--patients, families and friends, clinicians, researchers, volunteers, individual donors, corporations and staff, we are making a difference.
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