An Overview of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) (1518 words, 3 pages)
Introduction to Cystic FibrosisCystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common lethal genetic disease of Caucasians, which causes certain glands to malfunction. In CF, mucous glands produce a thick, sticky mucus which interferes with breathing and digestion. Mucus clogs passages in lungs and airways, causing breathing difficulty, chronic coughing, and sometimes ...
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