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Five-year study aims to improve health of patients with cystic fibrosis across their growing lifespan – News-Medical.Net

People with cystic fibrosis are living better and longer, and now investigators want to further enhance quality and longevity by better understanding the role of…

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People with cystic fibrosis are living better and longer, and now investigators want to further enhance quality and longevity by better understanding the role of nutrition, body composition and exercise in their health across an increasing lifespan.
While CF may be viewed primarily as a lung disease, the abnormally thick mucus that clogs patients’ airways also obstructs other fundamentals like digesting food and absorbing nutrients, producing sufficient insulin, sleeping and exercising, says Dr….

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