Charlotte Huntley
Epidemiologist II
South Carolina, USA
+9 year(s) experience
Datamonitor Healthcare
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease characterized by frequent respiratory infections Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease affecting water retention, most notably causing patients to produce large amounts of thick mucus. This mucus blocks up the lungs and digestive system and is difficult to clear. People with CF commonly and frequently suffer from respiratory infections, resulting in scarring of their airways.