How long can you live with cystic fibrosis?

Cystic fibrosis, if properly cared for in its early stages, can have a survival rate of more than 10% over the age of 30. This disease is mainly caused by a genetic mutation in the 7th chromosome pair and is an inherited exocrine gland disease that affects the respiratory and digestive organs. The respiratory system is characterized by recurrent respiratory infections and airway obstruction, resulting in pneumonia, coughing, coughing, shortness of breath, and bronchiectasis. In the digestive system, cystic fibrosis causes indigestion and abdominal distension, which leads to malnutrition, growth retardation, and in severe cases, electrolyte disorders. Cystic fibrosis also secretes mucus, which is thicker and more abundant, and treatment is mainly based on antibiotics to fight infection and improve breathing.