cystic fibrosis treament – Patient Worthy

Advancements in transplant surgery has given cystic fibrosis patients new hope for successful lung transplants.

LA Cystic Fibrosis Teen Recieves Double Lung Transplant for Holidays

Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
Post published:December 18, 2015
Post category:Rare Disease

Shelby Klug, a 17-year-old from LA, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) at age 2. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that causes damage to the lungs and digestive system.…

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