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Why do people with cf have salt crystals form on their skin?
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Sweat malfunction: CF is a genetic disease that causes dysfunction in the bodies production of sweat and mucous production. Because not enough liquid is produced during sweating the salt found in the gland concentrates. http://www.webmd.com/lung/what-is-cystic-fibrosis
Answered 8/24/2016
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