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Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited and progressive disease. It is characterized by an abnormality in the glands that produce sweat and mucus. CF causes distress within the respiratory system, but also impacts the digestive and reproductive tracts. CF causes thickening of the normal, thin secretion in the lungs and makes sufferers prone to infections. Frequent infections cause lung damage, improper functioning and lung cell death. CF affects the pancreas and its enzyme secretions as well as reproductive organs — often leading to infertility. Symptoms are numerous, a cure non-existent.Talk about CF management within this forum.

Pregnancy with Cystic Fibrosis adter a lung transplant

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Hi, I'm a 27 yr old female who was born with Cystic Fibrosis, nearly 5 years ago i had a double lung transplant. I'm now at the stage where my parnter and myself are considering starting a family and were wandering if anyone had any information or good stories to tell us. We've been told surrogacy...

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The fight on a cure for Cystic Fibrosis!

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:cry: Hello to everyone out there! My name is Amanda. I have Cystic Fibrosis too. I was born with this disease and have faced this everyday of my life. I am 19 years old. I have been close to death many times and I am lucky to be alive as long as I have been. I find myself rejecting my disease...

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Comments and reviews on article "Cystic Fibrosis: Causes & Risk factors"

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Users comments and reviews on article Cystic Fibrosis: Causes & Risk factors by MariAnne

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cystic fibrosis facts

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Hi, I am a concerned mother. I have a one year old daughter. Recently I overheard something about cystic fibrosis. This knowledge disturbed me very much. Someone even told me that children with cystic fibrosis live only few years. Can you please tell me something more about this illness? How can I...

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are there any cystic fibrosis patients here?

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Are there any cystic fibrosis patients here? I would like to speak with someone who has this illness, so that I would know what would await my baby if I decide to keep it. I know that this might sound cruel, but I do not want my child to suffer and have life far from normal and healthy. Please,...

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Hate the clapping therapy for Cystic Fibrosis

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Hello, there. I would like to ask you something. I have been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis for years. I must admit that I really hate the clapping therapy. Is there any solution about this? Why is this so important? I would appreciate all your replies considering this topic. Thank you in advance.

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Have you tried Donase Alfa for Cystic Fibrosis?

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Hello, folks. My kid has been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. He has got his regular treatment, but I am not sure how this helps him. I have heard something about Donase Alfa. Has anyone tried this medication for this condition? If you have, I will gladly hear out your experiences with this. Thank...

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Is lung transplantation bottom line in Cystic Fibrosis treatment?

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Hello, folks. My son has been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and suffesr from respiratory insufficiency. I would like to know if lung transplantation is bottom line for this disease’s treatment. I would appreciate if anyone could help me with this. Your replies are more than welcomed. Thank...

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cystic fibrosis in babies

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Hi, I have a two months old baby. Everything during pregnancy was fine. On the regular check up the doctor sent me to a specialist of some sort. After a lot of tests he diagnosed my son with cystic fibrosis. It seams that this is a very serious illness. At least that's what I understood from...

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Cystic Fibrosis Treatment On the Way

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Cystic fibrosis is a genetic (inherited) chronic disease caused by a flaw in genes for the channels that allow salt to enter cells, causing the body to produce abnormal secretions, leading to a sticky buildup of mucus in the lungs, pancreas, and intestine. It affects the lungs and digestive system...

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