Cystic fibrosis - resources
Resources - cystic fibrosisInformation
The following organizations are good resources for information on cystic fibrosis:
Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is a disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs, digestive tract, and other areas of the body. It is one of th...
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- www.cdc.gov/cystic-fibrosis/about/
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation -- www.cff.org
- Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center -- rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/6233/cystic-fibrosis
- March of Dimes -- www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/planning-baby/cystic-fibrosis-and-your-baby
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute -- www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/cystic-fibrosis
- US National Library of Medicine, Medline Plus -- medlineplus.gov/cysticfibrosis.html
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