Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a life-threatening genetic disease that causes sticky and thick mucus to clog organs in the body, particularly the lungs and pancreas. The nasty mucus makes breathing very difficult and, unfortunately, provides a great environment for harmful bacteria (or germs) to get stuck in the airways, which can cause inflammation and infections that lead to serious lung damage. Mucus can also block the digestive tract and pancreas, preventing the body from getting important nutrients. In the past, people with CF died at a very early age. With medical advancements and continued funding of research and improved care, now the average life span for a CF-er is the mid-thirties.
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| B. CEPACIA POLICY |
| Because of risks to people with CF, individuals with a confirmed positive sputum culture for Burkholderia cepacia complex shall not attend this event. This is because B. cepacia can be passed between individuals who have CF through close proximity. B. cepacia infection in a person with CF can cause serious respiratory illness and, in some patients, may lead to death. Despite this policy, there might still be some individuals with B. cepacia in attendance. B. cepacia is not a risk for otherwise healthy individuals. For alternative ways to participate and for information about this policy, please contact the CF Foundation at (800) FIGHT-CF or visit our Web site at www.cff.org. Consult your CF care center physician with medical questions. |
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CF, PLEASE VISIT THE IDAHO CHAPTER HERE OR CONTACT THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS CENTER OF IDAHO.
