Facts about Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis is a chronic, hereditary disease that affects many of the body's organ systems. Cystic Fibrosis is a disease that affects more then 30,000 children and adults in the United States. In Cystic Fibrosis, some of the thin, easy-flowing mucus in the body's respiratory and digestive systems get thicker. This makes it harder to breathe. The sticky mucus also blocks the easy flow of digestive acids and enzymes from the pancreas …showed first 75 words of 498 total…

…showed last 75 words of 498 total…may be required as many as four times a day). Bronchodilators are generally given in the form of aerosol treatments, but the same medication can also be administered by mouth. · Steroids, such as prednisone, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. · Supplemental oxygen therapy to relieve the lungs and the body's struggle to oxygenate the blood. · Enzymes to aid in digestion. · Feeding tubes administered during the night with caloric ally dense liquid nutrition, for weight gain.