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A hereditary disorder that causes accumulation of thick mucus in the body and abnormal sweating.

Cystic Fibrosis: Progress Toward a Cure
Article describes cystic fibrosis, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and research. From the About.com Guide to Rare/Orphan Diseases.

Boomer Esiason Foundation
Information on causes, diagnosis, treatment, and latest developments.

Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Information, latest research, downloadable newsletters and brochures, also available in French.

CF Care - Kids Corner
Information for kids on causes, treatment, and diet. Sponsored by Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals.

CysticFibrosis.com
Information, news, and latest treatments.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
National organization provides news, research, clinical trials listing, publications, advocacy.

Cystic Fibrosis Resource Centre - News
Sampling of stories about cystic fibrosis carried by the news wires and scientific press. Sponsored by Solvay Healthcare, Ltd.

Cystic-L: Cystic-Lite Discussions
Online discussion forum.

Cystic Fibrosis Genetic Testing
Comprehensive information about cystic fibrosis testing, both for the disorder and for carriers of the gene, from Michigan State University.

How to Handle Living With Cystic Fibrosis
Personal site for teens and young adults with cystic fibrosis. Provides information, FAQs, stories, and photos.

Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide
CFW is an organization representing the CF community with a worldwide mandate. Site offers newsletter, research news, studies, bulletin board.

Living With Cystic Fibrosis
Personal site by a young adult, with information, guest book, and bookstore.

Spirit of Lo
Book for patients, parents, and medical professionals about cystic fibrosis and the lives of chronically ill children.

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