Extra mucus in the digestive tracts of people with CF causes stool to move more slowly and slows the production of enzymes, causing blockages and constipation. Laxatives can often help, but severe ...

Since this is an extremely rare condition, the exact survival rate is poorly understood, and survival rates vary. An older study from 2009 determined that individuals with CIPO who have treatment with ...

A powerful medication used to treat severe schizophrenia may be changing bacteria in the gut and lungs in ways that increase the risk of dangerous health problems, according to a new study from Japan.