Cystic Fibrosis

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    Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited condition characterized by thick and sticky mucus that clogs the lungs and leads to breathing problems and lung infections. Cystic fibrosis can affect the lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines, sinuses, and sex organs.

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    1. Cystic Fibrosis Symptoms - Christian P Braegger, Uwe Schlattner, Theo Wallimann, Anna Utiger, Friederike Frank, Beat Schaefer, Claus W Heizmann, Felix H SennhauserEffects of creatine supplementation in cystic fibrosis: results of a pilot studyJ Cyst Fibros.(2003 Dec)
    2. Cystic Fibrosis Symptoms - Di Nardo G, Oliva S, Menichella A, Pistelli R, De Biase RV, Patriarchi F, Cucchiara S, Stronati LLactobacillus reuteri ATCC55730 in cystic fibrosisJ Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr.(2014 Jan)
    3. Cystic Fibrosis Symptoms - Hanssens L, Thiébaut I, Lefèvre N, Malfroot A, Knoop C, Duchateau J, Casimir GThe clinical benefits of long-term supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids in cystic fibrosis patients - A pilot study.Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids.(2016 May)
    4. Cystic Fibrosis Symptoms - Cruz Mosquera FE, Perlaza CL, Naranjo Rojas A, Murillo Rios S, Carrero Gallego A, Fischersworring SI, Rodríguez JS, Liscano YEffectiveness of Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Symbiotic Supplementation in Cystic Fibrosis Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Trials.Medicina (Kaunas).(2025 Mar 12)
    5. Lung Function - Coffey MJ, Garg M, Homaira N, Jaffe A, Ooi CYProbiotics for people with cystic fibrosis.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2020-Jan-22)
    6. Lung Function - Watson H, Stackhouse COmega-3 fatty acid supplementation for cystic fibrosis.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2020-Apr-10)
    7. Bone turnover markers - Wu M, Bhimavarapu A, Alvarez JA, Hunt WR, Tangpricha VChanges in bone turnover after high-dose vitamin D supplementation during acute pulmonary exacerbation in cystic fibrosis.Bone.(2023-Sep)
    8. Length of hospitalization - Heinz KD, Walsh A, Southern KW, Johnstone Z, Regan KHExercise versus airway clearance techniques for people with cystic fibrosis.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2022-Jun-22)
    9. Plasma Vitamin E - Okebukola PO, Kansra S, Barrett JVitamin E supplementation in people with cystic fibrosis.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2020-Sep-06)