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What is the cause of death for people with cystic fibrosis?
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Respiratiry failure: Usually progressive respiratory embarrassment from the primary disease. Some pts die of refractory infection as a consequence of cystic fibrosis. Malabsorption from cystic fibrosis may also contribute to mortality.
Answered 11/28/2017
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