cystic fibrosis

     

Cystic fibrosis (also known as CF, mucoviscoiosis, or mucoviscidosis) is a hereditary disease that affects the exocrine (mucus) glands of the lungs, liver, pancreas, and intestines, causing progressive disability due to multisystem failure.

Trivia about cystic fibrosis

  • Dorothy Hansine Andersen identified this disease abbreviated CF & devised a test to diagnose it
  • In 1989 researchers identified the abnormal gene on chromosome 7 that causes CF, this disease
  • Great Strides is a fundraising event used in "taking steps to cure" this disease, CF for short

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  • Cystic Fibrosis is awful, fatal disease like ALS. Dissimilar in pathophys but same in outcome. Kara loves to travel, hope she can….
  • Nurse I’ve worked w the last 2.5 yrs gave 2 week notice today. She’s 27y/o & suffers from Cystic Fibrosis. Job was too draining. Sad for her
  • symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis & alerts,as of September 18, 2014 at 10:02PM. #CysticFibrosis
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  • " What is Cystic Fibrosis? " A spoken word piece by Morgan Grindstaff: via @YouTube
  • symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis & alerts,as of September 18, 2014 at 09:32PM. #CysticFibrosis
  • RT @Kickingitwith3: So much fun making this shot with @TommyBahama and the Cystic Fibrosis community. #livelife https://…
  • OK THIS WEEK MY SHOW IS ALL ABOUT CYSTIC FIBROSIS AND DEDICATED TO A BRAVE YOUNG WOMEN WITH CF NAMED Kenna...
  • symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis & alerts,as of September 18, 2014 at 09:02PM. #CysticFibrosis
  • A final reminder that all climbers are required to raise at least $100 in donations for the Cystic Fibrosis...
  • Holliston CF Cycle for Life: Casey Koerner - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
  • A simple explanation of Cystic Fibrosis
  • RT @SickKidsNews: 25 years later: the impact of the cystic fibrosis gene discovery: #CF #cysticfibrosis #SKResearch
  • @tillie_cole Yes! I have cystic fibrosis like Dash and I do evade nurses and escape the hospital for Chipotle all the time ;)
  • Josh Brown of the New York Giants Urban Kicking in NYC to raise awareness for Cystic Fibrosis
  • Great to see the right decision made! RT: #Yukon to pay teen's $350K #cysticfibrosis drug #ytpoli @YukonPremier
  • Cystic Fibrosis Wine Opener! Great friends, Great Wine, Great Cause! #cf #pittsburgh #cysticfibrosis…
  • symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis & alerts,as of September 18, 2014 at 08:02PM. #CysticFibrosis
  • "You might not be able to cure Cystic Fibrosis, but you can cure me of going to hoco alone"
  • Cystic Fibrosis Fund Raiser: Donate on Ebay 10% of your sales. We are doing BIG things, but need help!! @sharktankCF
  • RT @TillieChiu: 25 years since the discovery of the #cysticfibrosis gene via @SherylUbelacker
  • symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis & alerts,as of September 18, 2014 at 07:32PM. #CysticFibrosis
  • RT @ColtonLHaynes: Get ur #SocialnetWolfing tees to support Cystic Fibrosis research! Thx Posey/JR/Sharman :)…
  • There may be help with Cystic Fibrosis. Please share.
  • @hcenaoj But I watched RBS and I am an expert on CF. So there. But again I'm a doctor and have a six-year-old son with cystic fibrosis.
  • I WANT YOU TO HELP A FRIEND GRANT A WISH FOR WHO IS GRAVELY ILL WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS. @LukeBryanOnline COME SEE HER.
  • symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis & alerts,as of September 18, 2014 at 07:02PM. #CysticFibrosis
  • 25 years since the discovery of the #cysticfibrosis gene via @SherylUbelacker
  • Was wonderin if u cld do a story on me livin w/ Cystic Fibrosis. More ppl need 2 kno bout it. Been on the news b4 when I was little @14News
  • RT @CBCNorth: #Yukon to pay for 13-year-old Larissa Rueckenbach's $350K cystic fibrosis drug Kalydeco
  • Josh Brown of the New York Giants Urban Kicking in NYC to raise awareness for Cystic Fibrosis via /r/#sports
  • OMG the kid on #RedBandSociety really is me! He has cystic fibrosis too! Officially makes me a Dash fan! ❤️😊 I told y'all they're me!
  • symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis & alerts,as of September 18, 2014 at 06:32PM. #CysticFibrosis
  • Josh Brown of the New York Giants Urban Kicking in NYC to raise awareness for Cystic Fibrosis #sports
  • #RedBandSociety I have 2 kids with Cystic Fibrosis. We love this show! @tilemaker15 @PowersRyleigh
  • At Fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis
  • #Yukon to pay for 13-year-old Larissa Rueckenbach's $350K cystic fibrosis drug Kalydeco
  • Josh Brown of the New York Giants Urban Kicking in NYC to raise awareness for Cystic Fibrosis #sports
  • RT @Haileyy_Taylor: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Make a One-time Donation
  • @imdylandauzat's smile & laughter can cure many things. I wish it could cure Cystic Fibrosis. My father is in dire need of new lungs.🏥🚑😞
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  • symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis & alerts,as of September 18, 2014 at 06:03PM. #CysticFibrosis
  • Rooftop party to support Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter