Dr. Shawn Aaron, a respirologist at The Ottawa Hospital, gives us the run-down on cystic fibrosis (CF).
In this video, you will discover what cystic fibrosis is and what causes it. Learn about the symptoms associated with this genetic disease, as well as information about life expectancy – which has seen remarkable improvements over the years.
0:42 What is cystic fibrosis?
1:14 Typical complications caused by cystic fibrosis
2:01 What are the causes of cystic fibrosis?
2:48 What are the symptoms of cystic fibrosis?
4:02 Life expectancy
5:02 Want more info?
Resources:
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: [ Ссылка ]
- Cystic Fibrosis Canada: [ Ссылка ]
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