Cystic fibrosis attacks every cell in the body. The lungs and digestive system are the hardest hit.  Nutrient absorption is reduced, and mucus builds up in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. It is a rare, genetic disease affecting about 30,000 people in the U.S. And there’s no cure. Yet.

Cystic fibrosis attacks every cell in the body. The lungs and digestive system are the hardest hit. Nutrient absorption is reduced, and mucus builds up in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. It is a rare, genetic disease affecting about 30,000 people in the U.S. And there’s no cure. Yet.

Cystic fibrosis attacks every cell in the body. The lungs and digestive system are the hardest hit.&nbsp; Nutrient absorption is reduced, and mucus builds up in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. It is a rare, genetic disease affecting about 30,000 people in the U.S. And there’s no cure. Yet.

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Family finds stranger’s support battling life-threatening disease

Family finds stranger’s support battling life-threatening disease