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General
Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide). A defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that:
*Clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infection
*Obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food.
In the 1950s, few children with cystic fibrosis lived to attend elementary school. Today, advances in research and medical treatments have further enhanced and extended life for children and adults with CF. Many people with the disease can now expect to live into their 30s, 40s and beyond.
People with CF can have a variety of symptoms, including:
~very salty-tasting skin
~persistent coughing, at times with phlegm
~frequent lung infections
~wheezing or shortness of breath
~poor growth/weight gain in spite of a good appetite
~frequent greasy, bulky stools or difficulty in bowel movements.
Statistics
*About 1,000 new cases of cystic fibrosis are diagnosed each year.
*More than 70% of patients are diagnosed by age two.
*More than 40% of the CF patient population is age 18 or older.
*In 2006, the predicted median age of survival was 37 years.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Since 1955, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has been the driving force behind the pursuit of a cure. Thanks to the dedication and financial backing of our supporters--patients, families and friends, clinicians, researchers, volunteers, individual donors, corporations and staff, we are making a difference
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Heroes
Those who help to find the cure for Cystic Fibrosis and that help make those with it breathe easier.
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About me: This page is dedicated to my classmate Carrie McKeever who passed away November 18th 1985 from Cystic Fibrosis. She was a tough little girl who refused to give up and this page i dedicate to her memory.
This page is also for Team McKeever who will walk and participate in fundraisers to help fight Cystic Fibrosis and one day find a cure.
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Today is the 24th year you became an angel. Although it has been that long we all still miss you. I hope you are watching over us. Until we meet again my friend i will always think of you.
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