A cystic fibrosis patient using a nebuliser
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SubscribeCystic fibrosis
A sticky situation
Breathing is something most of us seldom think about. In, out, in, out — we breathe about 15 times every minute, over 20 000 times in 24 hours. But when someone’s lungs are damaged, in diseases such as cystic fibrosis, they become breathless and can die of progressive lung failure. Respiratory experts Laurie Smith and Alex Horsley explain how understanding lung disease is vital in modern respiratory healthcare
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