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Provides health information on cystic fibrosis (also known as CF), including signs and symptoms, risk factors, causes, and treatment and coping strategies.


About Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a fatal inherited disease. CF affects mainly the lungs and the digestive system. In the lungs, CF causes severe breathing problems. A build-up of thick mucus makes it difficult to clear bacteria and leads to cycles of infection and inflammation, which damage the delicate lung tissues.
Source:     Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) - Ontario

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-threatening disease that causes the body to produce thick, sticky mucus which damages the lungs and causes nutritional deficiencies.
Source:     HealthyOntario.com

Cystic Fibrosis - British Columbia

This site explains what cystic fibrosis is and outlines the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Source:     Government of British Columbia - Ministry of Health Services

Cystic Fibrosis - Calgary

Cystic fibrosis, or CF, is the most common life-threatening inherited disease of Canadian children. According to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 1 in every 2000 children born in Canada has cystic fibrosis.
Source:     Calgary Regional Health Authority