Cystic fibrosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WebNov 23, 2021 · Cystic fibrosis is a disorder that damages your lungs, digestive tract and other organs. It's an inherited disease caused by a defective gene that can be passed from generation to generation. Cystic fibrosis affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat and digestive juices.
Cystic fibrosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WebCystic fibrosis (also known as CF or mucoviscidosis) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder affecting most critically the lungs, and also the pancreas, liver, and intestine.
Cystic Fibrosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
WebMay 1, 2024 · Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic (inherited) disease that causes sticky, thick mucus to build up in organs, including the lungs and the pancreas. In people who have CF, thick mucus clogs the airways and makes it difficult to breathe. Management includes ways of clearing lungs and a nutrition plan.
About Cystic Fibrosis | Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
WebCystic fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. There are close to 40,000 children and adults living with cystic fibrosis in the United States (and an estimated 105,000 people have been diagnosed with CF across 94 countries), and CF can affect people of every racial and ethnic group.
Cystic Fibrosis: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment - Healthline
WebNov 23, 2021 · Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a serious genetic condition that causes severe damage to the respiratory and digestive systems. This damage often results from a buildup of thick, sticky mucus in the...
Cystic Fibrosis - What Is Cystic Fibrosis? | NHLBI, NIH
WebNov 21, 2023 · Cystic fibrosis is a life-shortening inherited condition that affects a certain protein called CFTR in the body. The faulty CFTR protein causes problems with the body’s cells, tissues, and organs and the glands that make mucus and sweat. Medical advances are helping many people with cystic fibrosis live well into adulthood.
Cystic fibrosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WebNov 23, 2021 · Treatment. There is no cure for cystic fibrosis, but treatment can ease symptoms, reduce complications and improve quality of life. Close monitoring and early, aggressive intervention is recommended to slow the progression of CF, which can lead to a …
Cystic Fibrosis | Johns Hopkins Medicine
WebCystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited life-threatening disease that affects many organs. It causes changes in the electrolyte transport system. People with CF have problems with the glands that make sweat and mucus. CF makes mucus thicker. Symptoms start in childhood. On average, people with CF live into their mid to late 30s.
Cystic Fibrosis | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
WebCystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that causes problems with breathing and digestion. CF affects about 35,000 people in the United States. People with CF have mucus that is too thick and sticky, which. blocks airways and leads to lung damage; traps germs and makes infections more likely; and.
Intro to CF | Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
WebCystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. Keep reading to learn how to treat and live with CF.
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