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Early immune system changes contribute to lung damage in cystic fibrosis • Feb. 6, 2025, 7:18 PM ET (News-Medical)

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Also Known As	cystic fibrosis of the pancreas • mucoviscidosis • pancreas, cystic fibrosis of the • CF

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