Cystic Fibrosis 0.0 / 5 ? Health & Social CareInvestigating diseaseA2/A-levelNone Created by: MackenzieDeardenCreated on: 22-12-17 16:32 What is it? Caused by a faulty recessive gene. Both parents must be carriers for their child to develop CF. When both parents are carriers, there is a 25% chance that their child will have CF. 1 of 3 Symptoms Thick sticky mucus in the lungs. Problems absorbing nourishment from food. Respiratory problems. Chest infections. 2 of 3 Treatment Physiotherapy for mucus. Special diet. Drugs for food absorption and infections. 3 of 3
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