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10 Things People with Cystic Fibrosis Want You to Know

People with CF shouldn't be near each other.

People with CF shouldn't be near each other.

Individuals with CF harbor bacteria in their lungs due to the buildup of thick and sticky mucus. These bacteria are contagious only to others with CF. Cross infection risks mean that individuals with CF are advised not to be within 6 feet of one another. This illness can be isolating and especially upsetting to children and young adults who possess it.