CYSTIC FIBROSIS

CYSTIC FIBROSIS

• Is one of the most widespread inherited genetic disorder.Most kids are diagnosed with it by the age of 2
• It mostly affects Ashkenazi Jews.
• It only occurs when both of your parents are carriers.

HOW IT AFFECTS YOU

• If you have cystic Fibrosis and you are lacking protein and the balance of chloride in your body isn't restricted. Then you will have trouble breathing, recurrent lung infection, digestive, and reproductive issues.

CYSTIC Fibrosis

• About 30,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with this disease
• There is no cure to Cystic Fibrosis.

ONLY WAY TO HELP CYSTIC FIBROSIS

• There is no cure to Cystic Fibrosis but there are a lot of treatment that you can do. The treatments just reduce the risk of complications.

THE BEST CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION

• This foundation was to raise money for The people who had Cystic Fibrosis.They did it for 5 years and the fifth year with the last run of the season on December 5. This foundation raised nearly $4 million for the fight against cystic fibrosis. They have options for how far you want to go the options are 25 miles, 65 miles, or 100 miles. In the foundation you get to eat a snack every 10-12 miles

MUCUS

• Mucus is a fluid that normally coats and protects parts of the body. It is normally slightly thicker than water. But if you have Cystic fibrosis that makes the mucus thicker. Which makes it build up in the lungs which makes it hard to breath and digest food.