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Cystic fibrosis patients face need for double lung transplant

Por: WPLG Local 10 Health January 26, 2023

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – An estimated 35,000 people in the United States are affected by cystic fibrosis, or CF, a genetic disorder that causes problems with breath and digestion and often leads to the need for a double lung transplant.Fort Lauderdale resident Kati Gregory was born with CF and wasn’t sure she would ever achieve the dream of being a mom.The disease causes a thickly, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and other organs.By... + full article



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