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3.  Cystic fibrosis (SIS-tik fi-BRO-sis), or CF, is an inherited disease of the secretary (see-KREH- tor-ee) glands. Secretary glands include glands that make mucus and sweat.

5.  abnormalities in the glands that produce sweat and mucus This may cause a loss of salt. A loss of salt may cause an upset in the balance of minerals in the blood, abnormal heart rhythms, and, possibly, shock.  thick mucus that accumulates in the lungs and intestines This may cause malnutrition, poor growth, frequent respiratory infections, breathing difficulties, and/or lung disease.

6.  Loosen and remove the thick, sticky mucus from your lungs Prevent and control infections in your lungs  Prevent and control infections in your lungs  Provide adequate nutrition

7.  There is no way to prevent cystic fibrosis. Screening those with a family history of the disease may detect the cystic fibrosis gene in 60 - 90% of carriers, depending on the test used.

8.  http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/Hea lthLibrary/respire/cfsympts.html http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/Hea lthLibrary/respire/cfsympts.html  http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health- topics/topics/cf/ http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health- topics/topics/cf/  http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/000107pr v.htm http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/000107pr v.htm