At 7 years old, Morgan Barrett was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Prior to her diagnosis, she struggled to gain weight ...

When you're sick you'll often produce more phlegm, and might notice it's thicker or a different colour: white, green, yellow ...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that causes the body to produce thick, sticky mucus that builds up mainly in the lungs, clogging the airways and trapping bacteria. As a result, people with ...

Cystic fibrosis: This genetic disorder, passed in families, causes an accumulation of thick, sticky mucus in the lungs, pancreas, and other parts of the body.

Cystic fibrosis is a serious genetic disease that affects the lungs and other organs. It involves the mutation of a gene that affects mucous production. Instead of making mucus that’s thin and ...

(BOSTON) — The inherited progressive disorder cystic fibrosis (CF) causes severe damage to the lungs, and other tissues in the body by affecting the cells that produce mucus, sweat, and ...

The inherited progressive disorder cystic fibrosis (CF) causes severe damage to the lungs, and other tissues in the body by affecting the cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive juices. In ...

For people with cystic fibrosis, mucus that lines the lungs, airways, and other body parts becomes extra thick and sticky. This mucus can be difficult to clear or cough out, so chest physiotherapy ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A University at Buffalo-led research team has developed molecules that could help unclog thick, sticky mucus from the lungs of people suffering from cystic fibrosis. The chronic ...

A UB-led research team has developed molecules that could help unclog thick, sticky mucus from the lungs of people suffering from cystic fibrosis. The chronic disease is caused by a defective protein ...

This binding increased a liquid layer vital for mucus clearance in cystic fibrosis cells by 50%, according to a study published Oct. 9 in Nature Chemistry.