10 Cystic Fibrosis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #5: Difficulty Exercising
Exercise is good for us, and medical professionals are almost unanimous in saying that everybody should exercise as much as possible. It helps to strengthen the heart, muscles, and lungs and generally helps make sure the body is fit and strong. For people with certain illnesses, though, exercise can be very difficult.
When we exercise, our body needs more oxygen than usual. This means that the lungs and the heart work harder to make sure the additional oxygen is supplied. If the airways are narrower than usual, though, then it is harder for the body to get the extra oxygen. This makes it considerably harder for people with cystic fibrosis to exercise at all.
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