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Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive tract. It is one of the most common type of chronic lung disease in children and young adults, and may result in early death.Cystic fibr...
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Date:February 5, 2009
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis(CF) is an inherited disease that affects the lungs, digestive system, sweat glands, and male fertility. Its name derives from the fibrous scar tissue that develops in the pancreas, one of the principal organs affected by the diseas...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health

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