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1:56 pm
July 9, 2010
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healthnut22
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Can someone tell me what CF is? What happens in your body when you have it, what parts does it affect, etc…
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1:51 pm
July 21, 2010
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charli30
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Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive tract. It is one of the most common chronic lung diseases in children and young adults, and may result in early death. Because there are more than 1,000 mutations of the CF gene, symptoms differ from person to person.
Symptoms in newborns may include: delayed growth,
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1:22 pm
October 11, 2010
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Sookie
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This is great information, Charli! Because CF causes so many lung infections from thick mucus clogging the lungs, a lot of CF treatment focuses on clearing the airways. One ACT, or Airway Clearing Technique, is called Postural Drainage and Percussion. In this technique, a patient sits, stands or lies in a position that helps free up mucus as their chest and back are pounded or
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5:22 pm
August 2, 2011
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Terri25
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This is really good information I always wondered if CF was an inherited disease or not and now I know.
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