A presentation that reflects a research paper I wrote about Cystic Fibrosis for my Technical Communications class.

1. The Truth about Cystic Fibrosis Amy Pace

5. Persistent cough

6. Wheeze often

7. Shortness of breath

8. Weight loss/lack of proper growth

10. X rays and CT scans are used to look for inflammation in the lungs and pancreas.

12. Antibiotics

13. Enzymes

15. High fat, high calorie diet

16. Stay away from smoke

17. Practice hand washing/carry hand sanitizer

19. Conclusion Cystic fibrosis affects 30,000 people in the US and 70,000 people worldwide. It is important to raise awareness of this genetic disease because it is unheard of to many people. It is common that people who have heard of CF, don’t know all of the facts about the disease. In most cases, people are unaware that they carry the gene until their child is born with CF. Raising awareness will help prepare people for the possibility of having a child/relative with the disease, promote fundraisers and research, enhance the quality of life for a person living with CF, and improve chances for finding a cure.

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