Caused by a faulty recessive allele
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.
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Symptoms
Thick sticky mucus in the lungs
Problems absorbing nourishment from food
Respiratory problems
Chest infections
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Treatment
Physiotherapy for mucus
Special diet
Drugs for food absorption and infections
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