New Delhi, May 22 -- Cystic fibrosis, a life-threatening condition, is caused by mutations or changes in a gene known as the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR). Persistent coughing, frequent lung infections, wheezing, and difficulty breathing are some of its symptoms. There is no cure for this inherited disease, but there are ways to manage it. There are medications, therapies and diet for people with cystic fibrosis. Find out all about cystic fibrosis, which affects the body in different ways.

What is cystic fibrosis?

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems, says pulmonologist Dr Dharit Shah. People with cystic fibrosis suffer from a CFTR gene mutati...