Physical training has several benefits for people with cystic fibrosis.

摘要

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetically inherited disease characterised by impaired mucus clearance leading to chronic infective and inflammatory lung disease, nutritional malabsorption due to pancreatic insufficiency, and excessively salty sweat. The median predicted survival age is now over 37 years. Regular exercise may combat the respiratory manifestations of the disease by improving mucus clearance by increasing ventilation and peak expiratory flow, and perhaps by altering some physical properties of the mucus so that expectoration is easier. However, regulation of salt, fluid and heat may be disrupted by exercise.