What Is Cystic Fibrosis?
4. Respiratory Complications
In addition to the symptoms mentioned, cystic fibrosis can also cause severe complications of the respiratory system. These include pneumothorax which is a condition that causes a part of the lungs to collapse. Cystic fibrosis will also make lung infections more frequent than usual.
Acute exacerbations are another potential symptom, which means symptoms like coughing become more severe. The airways can become damaged, and this can lead to hemoptysis, which means the patient is coughing up blood. Cystic fibrosis can also lead to respiratory failure, which is a very serious condition indeed and is the most common reason for fatalities in people with cystic fibrosis.
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