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"Cystic Fibrosis is caused by a defective gene that tells the body to produce abnormally thick, and sticky fluid(mucus). It builds up in the breathing passages of lungs and pancreas, the organ that helps to break down and absorb food." (healthline.com) **//Sypmtoms// :** This Disease is common amoung many people and are often to those as young as two years old. Cystic Fibrosis can be found in every one in 29 white Americans.(healthline.com) Teen adults are usually not diagnosed with CF until they are 18 years or older. Cystic Fibrosis is very common and can be deadly amoung most individuals. Certain types of treatments can be used to imporve the lives of many individuals suffering from CF is the disease is found early. With this disease preventing it is impossible. Care Centers and Support Groups are stations in Pennsylvaina and around the United States. There are over 1000 kinds mutations in the CF gene.
 * Thick Mucus in Lungs
 * Pale colored clay stool, fou smelling
 * Wheezing
 * Astma, Bronchitis
 * Chronic Cough (blood streaking)
 * Enlarged Fingertips (clubbing)

Different Tests can be ran to find Cystic Fibrosis:
 * Typsin and Chymotrypsin
 * Secretin Stimulation Test
 * Chest X-ray or CT scan
 * Lung Function Test

Example X-ray( Left) Support Groups such as the International Support Group for Cystic Fibrosis helps people that have the disease and talk about subjects related to the disease. Daily Strength and Inspire Support Groups allow people to talk openly on the website about their disease, what they are facing, and to share their story with millions of indiviuals that have Cystic Fibrosis. media type="youtube" key="Twjg7v-pTO4" height="344" width="425"