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Nutrition For Transverse Myelitis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a potentially life-threatening disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive tract. Persons with cystic fibrosis need to eat high calorie and high protein foods throughout the day.
This article discusses the nutritional needs for persons with CF. For specific information about the disease itself, see the article on
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