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Kalydeco - A Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Kalydeco has been approved by the Food And Drug Administration (FDA) to treat a vicious type of Cystic Fibrosis (CF). CF is a deadly recessive disease which targets the lungs, but can also harm the liver, pancreas, and intestine. It occurs from the unusual transport of chloride and sodium across the epithelium, causing mucus buildup in the lungs, and thick secretions...

Bronchoalveolar Lavage And Lung Clearance Index Detects Early Cystic Fibrosis Lung DiseaseThe lung clearance index (LCI) is a sensitive non-invasive marker of early lung disease in young children with cystic fibrosis (CF), according to a new study from Australian researchers...

Early Cystic Fibrosis Detected Using Bronchoalveolar Lavage And Lung Clearance IndexAccording to a new Australian study published online before he print publication in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, the lung clearance index (LCI) is a sensitive, non-invasive marker of early lung disease in young children with cystic fibrosis (CF)...

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