How many of you are aware of what Cystic Fibrosis is?

Answer 1

I was born with Cystic Fibrosis. It is inherited from both parents.
It causes one to produce too much thick sticky mucus. That can be a problem in lungs, digestive system, sinuses, and reproductive system. The main problem is usually lung infections. I have had about 70 lung infections in my life. The average lifetime for someone with CF is now 35 years, I have lived beyond that.

Answer 2

Cystic fibrosis is a disease that causes thickening of mucus throughout the body. This thickening affects several bodily processes, including digestion and respiration. In the child, it makes weight gain quite difficult, and many of these kids are labelled "failure to thrive." It also predisposes them to all sorts of infections in their lungs. There is also an inflammatory component which further complicates the breathing. In the past, these kids were not usually expected to survive past early childhood, but now with proper care, many are surviving into their 30's and 40's or even beyond. To test for CF, usually a sweat chloride test is done, but they also can do a genetic test to test for all known mutations. My child had these tests done, and they were negative. That, of course, was a huge relief for us, but unfortunately it was not the end of her story.

Answer 3

i studied it. why?
it's a birth defect in one of your DNA's -- specifically chromosome #7 -- the result is overproduction of mucus in your airways. the main concern is the accumulation of too much of those in your lungs which can be a breeding ground for bacteria = pneumonia. so what we do is we teach patients with cystic fibrosis some therapies that will help expectorate all those secretions out.
that's all i could share with you for now... i think the rest, you will need to hear it from your doctor (if you have cystic fibrosis)

Answer 4

I am my daughter was tested for it when she was 2 years old. It wa the scariest day of my life. I had just had my second child and was scared to death hey both would have it. Thankfully neither did. They are all grown up and healthy now. I can't imagine living with disease. Taking care of and loving a child who you know will not live much past young adulthood if even that long.

Answer 5

I'm aware, it's a respiratory disease making it very difficult to breathe properly. I watched a programme about a while ago.

Answer 6

Me, My best friend died from it.

Answer 7

when you get holes in your lungs?

Answer 8

meee my cousin has it

Answer 9

I am as my cousin has it!

Answer 10

Me.