What are the complications of cystic fibrosis (CF)?

What are the complications of cystic fibrosis (CF)?

The complications of CF include the following:

• Adults who have CF can have problems with breathing, digestion and their reproductive organs.
• The thick mucus present in people who have CF can hold bacteria, which can lead to more infections.
• People who have CF have a higher risk of developing diabetes or the bone-thinning conditions like osteopenia and osteoporosis.
• Men who have CF are not able to father children without the aid of alternative reproductive technology. Women who have CF can have a decrease in fertility (the ability to have children) and complications in pregnancy.