What are the effects of cystic fibrosis?
respiratory and digestive issues
circulatory and cardiovascular diseases
skin disorders
absence of pigment
Some of the effects of cystic fibrosis include:
- Respiratory issues such as chronic cough, difficulty breathing, and frequent lung infections
- Digestive issues like poor growth, difficulty gaining weight, and malabsorption of nutrients
- Circulatory and cardiovascular diseases such as increased risk of heart disease and high blood pressure
- Skin disorders like dry and itchy skin, eczema, and folliculitis
- Absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes in individuals with albinism, which is a separate genetic condition that can sometimes co-occur with cystic fibrosis.