What is cystic fibrosis, exactly?

Published 2017-06-19
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition mostly affecting the lungs and digestive system.

You are born with cystic fibrosis and cannot catch it later in life, but one in 25 of us carries the faulty gene that causes it, usually without even knowing.

Presented by Charles Michael Duke.

Join the fight for a Life Unlimited by cystic fibrosis.

Visit www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk/

All Comments (21)
  • @Lisa-pb3qp
    My only beautiful daughter died from complications of cystic fibrosis at 23 years old in 2012. May she Rest In Peace and Love. 🌸💕
  • @NojusEmperor
    Adorable young man, wishing him the best with a healthy long life.
  • @evastarman2735
    My bff has CF. Two years ago, she was in the hospital whole summer, but now she's doing great. Sometimes i think how lucky i am to be healthy and fine. For all of you with CF, i wish you the best and peaceful life.
  • I just turned 13 years old and have had CF since I was born. It is hard since I'm the only person In my whole entire school who has it. When I take my enzyme tablets , and my nebulisers, people look at me weird and ask alot of questions which make me uncomfortable. I've been watching alot of vidoes about how people deal with CF. It makes me cry all the time, and it has given me depression. I'm always praying to God that I don't die so young. It's scary to say and think, "That's how i may die." Because no one wants to know how they're gonna die. But thankyou for making the video, (Its very late but oh well)! It has made me feel alot better about it. Although It is still in my life, I hope it will make me feel less insecure about a disorder I should be proud of for fighting.
  • @badger.phipps
    Just wanna say well done to the presenter. He was remarkably well spoken, learnt the lines very well and his energy was up lifting. I'm not remotely suffering from CF, but I wanna say that the strength in this comment section is unreal. Well done, guys. Just amazing.
  • Excellent video Charles.... well done! I know a 57 year old with CF. She still has same lungs (although not perfect) and she's doing fine. "Life does not have to be perfect to be wonderful..."
  • @ryanattree8181
    Wonderful presentation, I hope that the presenter is doing well! 🙏 I'm sending love to anyone living with Cystic Fibrosis, you're all warriors!!!
  • @John_Eyre
    My Father had CF and got a double lung transplant while coping with 30% lung capacity, sadly he died around 2 years ago at the age of 47 from Covid , I have finally accepted help from the people who care about me and I’m on the road to recovery.
  • I can see a remarkably sad eyes in you, but on the other hand,you are strong enough to face and stall against the crisis. Well done and God bless you
  • I love the fact that you are able to come out here and educate us about your problems I mean we all have dark days but am so proud of how you are using yours to create an impact 😩❤️
  • @maiza2380
    I have CF am young but i never give up
  • @finite926
    Im 15 y/o bron with cystic fibrosis and have to live with it….that’s my life and i love ❤
  • @tracysue1747
    Awww so SO sorry to hear that. God bless you sir. ❤️🙏🏻
  • @syedpervaiz141
    Believe Almighty Allah I am also cf patient facing problems in daily life but I trust Almighty Allah any desease is not the reason of any death.How many persons they even take a tablet in his life time but suddenly they died Why because death keeps no calendar.May Allah protect us all and give healthy life to all people..Nice video.....
  • @moonchild6848
    thank you so much this is going to help me with my biology homework 😊😉
  • @bobrushing1085
    To all sufferers of CF , friends and family of sufferers, love you all . I was diagnosed in 1964 and just turned 60 last month.