Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease: Mechanisms, Targets and Therapeutics
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Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease: Mechanisms, Targets and Therapeutics

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Cystic fibrosis (CF) refers to a type of genetic disease that affects the lungs, digestive system and other organs. This disease occurs when the protein that generates mucus fails to function normally. Respiratory symptoms caused by CF include persistent coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath, along with other difficulties in breathing. Patients with CF display lung disease that is consistent with the breakdown of innate airway defense mechanisms. The diagnosis of CF is done by performing a sweat test, which determines the amount of salt present in the patient's body. CF has no known treat...