What are the effects of cystic fibrosis? (1 point)
The effects of cystic fibrosis include:
- Difficulty breathing due to the buildup of thick, sticky mucus in the lungs
- Frequent lung infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis
- Chronic coughing and wheezing
- Poor growth and difficulty gaining weight despite a normal appetite
- Malabsorption of nutrients, leading to vitamin deficiencies and digestive problems
- Increased risk of diabetes due to damage to the pancreas
- Infertility in males due to a blocked or missing vas deferens
- Sinus problems and nasal polyps
- Osteoporosis and bone fractures
- Liver disease in some cases
- Increased sweat production and high salt levels in sweat due to abnormal sweat gland function.