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Get involved by learning more about the types of fibrosis and understanding what to do if a loved one develops symptoms.
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- CF is a genetic disorder that affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive juices.
- About 30,000 people in the United States have CF.
- Worldwide, about 70,000 to 100,000 people have CF.
- CF primarily affects the lungs and digestive system.
- CF is diagnosed when an individual has both a clinical presentation of the disease and evidence of CFTR dysfunction.
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- PF is a lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred.
- About 100,000 people in the United States have PF.
- Approximately 30,000 to 40,000 new cases are diagnosed each year.
- Worldwide, PF affects 13 to 20 out of every 100,000 people.
- PF is typically diagnosed through a combination of clinical examination, imaging tests, and sometimes lung biopsy.
Fibrosis at a Glance
Take a fast look at the main types of fibrosis, CF and PF.
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