Complications

For many adults, cystic fibrosis (CF) brings other complications. The most common complications are:

Cystic Fibrosis-Related Diabetes (CFRD)
Liver Disease
Distal Intestinal Obstruction Syndrome (DIOS)
Osteoporosis
Nasal Polyps

CF Champions

Bonnie Brillinger

Age 42, London, Ontario

My name is Bonnie Brillinger. I am now at the lucky age of 42. I was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 10 months of age. My biggest challenge with cystic fibrosis has been the insecurity of what the disease holds for my future.

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On average, a person with cystic fibrosis spends the equivalent of four months of full-time work doing life-sustaining treatments every year.