Adult CF: Adding Calories for a Healthy Weight
People with cystic fibrosis (CF) may have trouble keeping their weight up. You may lose weight even when you get enough calories. Here are some tips to help you add fats and calories to your diet.
People with cystic fibrosis (CF) may have trouble keeping their weight up. You may lose weight even when you get enough calories. Here are some tips to help you add fats and calories to your diet.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease. This means that CF is inherited. A person is born with CF only if two CF genes are inherited. You have to get one from your mother and the other from your father.
If you have cystic fibrosis (CF), you need to work closely with your care team. This will help you stay healthier, feel better, and have a better quality of life.
Cystic fibrosis first affects the small airways in the lungs. Over time, it can affect other parts of the body.
CF does not affect sexual drive or performance, but it may cause a number of problems in the reproductive system.
Learn about cystic fibrosis and its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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