Serious Symptoms Of Cystic Fibrosis

Chronic Lung Infections

Individuals with cystic fibrosis also suffer from chronic lung infections. Instead of being expelled from the body through normal respiratory functions, bacteria is trapped by the accumulation of thick mucus. The bacteria then begin to attack the lung tissue, causing inflammation and increased production of mucus. Treatment for cystic fibrosis induced lung infections typically include anti-inflammatories and antibiotics, which help open the patient's breathing passages and reduces swelling while killing the invading bacteria. Chronic lung infections eventually lead to damage to the lung tissue and respiratory system failure.

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