An inherited disease that affects the respiratory and digestive systems.
Thick mucus is formed in the bronchial tree which predisposes the person to chronic lung infections.
About one in 2500 Caucasians is affected and one in 25 is a carrier of the cystic fibrosis gene. Risk factors include a family history of cystic fibrosis or unexplained infant death. The incidence in adults is 2 out of 10,000 people. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. It is provided for your general information and is not a substitute for medical care or supervised medical treatment.