cystic fibrosis

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What is cystic fibrosis?

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive tract. It is the most common type of chronic lung disease in children and young adults, and may result in early death.  

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I recently was informed by my obgyn that delievered our stillborn son on aug 30th 2009 that...
To I love trees, I'm happy to see that i'm not the only who''s lungs function this way. I'...
I am 51 and earlier this year was hospitalized for 5 emboli. As far as I know there is no ...
I had CM1 decomp surgery + fusion of C!,C2 in Jan 2009. Recovery in the beginning was fairl...
I have a 10 week old baby. She was 6lbs 11oz when she was born. Perfectly normal happy baby...
Hi, I have Marfan's syndrome but was having more problems with my joints than the usual ...
My daughter has recently been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Her genetic testing came bac...
i am 19 and have cistic fibrosis and lately while i am sleeping my 02 stat drops to 82. wha...
About 3 months ago I had skin sensitivity ALL over my body (like my skin was a giant bruise...
I have had a swollen lump that would get irritated from time to time and swell even more wi...

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Doctor's Appoitment Today


by BradyAm, Sep 29, 2009 12:00AM - 1 Comment
went pretty well. she just checked on babies hearbeat with handy doppler. said s/he wa...

My lil one tested postive for being a carrier of Cystic Fib


by apey62301, Jul 12, 2009 09:06PM
About a month after my lil man was born the docs called and told me that he tested pos...

Does Genetics Play A Role in Infertility?


by Jordanna Joaquina, MS, CGC, May 28, 2009 12:23PM - 3 Comments
Infertility can result from many different causes including genetic causes, non-geneti...

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