What is Cystic Fibrosis? According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, “Cystic fibrosis (or CF) is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide). A defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that:
- clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections; and
- obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food.”
According to my sister Cat , CF “has and will always be an ever constant challenge in my life, but I will continue to deal with those challenges that arise and continue to live my life as positive and strong as I can.”
RQ: How do patients and families of patients afflicted with Cystic Fibrosis tell others their story and raise awareness of this genetic respiratory disease?
This is just one of hundreds of thousands of people affected with CF
Creating Awareness About Cystic Fibrosis 