CYSTIC FIBROSIS

WHAT IS CYSITIC FIBROSIS?

• an inherited disease of the secretory glands.

WHAT CAUSES CYSTIC FIBROSIS?

• A defect in the CFTR gene causes cystic fibrosis

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?

• your mucus becomes thick and sticky. It builds up in your lungs and blocks your airways.
• your sweat to become very salty. Thus, when you sweat, you lose large amounts of salt.
• Swollen stomache and extreme pain
• Your lungs can stArt to fail

UNFORTUNATELY IT CANT BE CURED BUT IT CAN BE PREVENTED

• Preventing and controlling lung infections
• Loosening and removing thick, sticky mucus from the lungs
• Preventing or treating blockages in the intestines
• Preventing lack of nutrition
• Preventing dehydration

SOURCES

• Www.Nhlbi.nih.com/health
• Www.Cff.org/aboutCF