... role properly. The sticky mucus also provides an ideal environment for bacterial growth. This can put a person with cystic fibrosis at risk of getting bacterial chest infections. If these infections are not treated early and properly, they can be very difficult to treat or even cause death [5] Digestive system Cystic fibrosis also affects the digestive system. In a healthy person, the pancreas produces chemicals (enzymes) which pass into the gut as food leaves the stomach. These enzymes break down the fat. If you have cystic fibrosis, the pancreas does not produce enzymes. Without these enzymes, the fat in food is not properly digested and it is difficult to gain weight. [6] Treatment The different ways Cystic Fibrosis is treated can be found in the following sections: Physiotherapy - to help clear the lungs of mucus, which attracts infection Exercise - beneficial as a form of physiotherapy and for general health Medication - the different inhaled and ...

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