Cystic Fibrosis: Close Up and Personal

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<p>As her mother, Brandy, looks on, Alana blows bubbles to free up mucus in her lungs so she can cough it out. The sticky secretions are the hallmark of cystic fibrosis.</p>

CHARLIE ARCHAMBAULT FOR USN&WR

As her mother, Brandy, looks on, Alana blows bubbles to free up mucus in her lungs so she can cough it out. The sticky secretions are the hallmark of cystic fibrosis.

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