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CF primarily affects the respiratory and digestive systems in children and young adults.
The sweat glands and the reproductive system are also usually involved. On the average, individuals with CF have a lifespan of approximately 30 years. The name, cystic fibrosis of the pancreas, was first applied to the disease in 1938. CF has some symptoms in common with asthma. Sinusitis , nasal polyps, thickened mucus, frequent respiratory infections, wheezing, and cough are seen in both diseases.