Cystic fibrosis is a disease that __________.

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs, making breathing difficult. It cannot currently be cured, and the effects on lifespan vary, so the claim that everyone with it lives only into their teen years is too absolute. The correct choice is “makes it difficult to breathe.”

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