Definition of Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that affects breathing and digestion. Most symtoms of CF appear shortly after death. Most of the symtoms include breathing difficulties, faulty digestion, respiratory infections due to mucus accumulation, and excessive loss of salt in sweat. In the past, most people diagnosed with CF died in their childhood, now with present day technology, people can live to their 20s or longer.