Cystic Fibrosis, Overview, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Complications, Prevention, and Management

Frequent lung infection

Frequent lung infection

Frequent lung infection is also a symptom of cystic fibrosis. Generally, the body removes viruses and bacteria through the nose or mouth as the person breathes, but when the body has thick mucus-filled, it prevents the removal of germs and causes inflammation, which sources obstruction and narrowing of smooth muscles that surround the airways. This way, mucus starts to create more problems for the body, and infection also starts to occur due to a great environment provided by thick mucus to all types of bacteria. Lung infections can also give rise to many other complications