Unseen Long-Term Benefits From Cystic Fibrosis Treatments
Originally posted in Cystic Fibrosis News From Medical News Today
Cystic fibrosis medicines that help to break down mucus in the lungs may carry an unexpected long-term benefit, a study suggests. The treatments not only help breathing in the short term – they may also make lung infections develop to be less harmful in the long run, research from the University of Edinburgh shows. Scientists studied how bacteria which infect the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients gather nutrients from their surroundings.
by Raelene
