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Ever wondered why mucus becomes dangerously thick in cystic fibrosis? This video from Cystic Fibrosis Health Hub dives deep into the fundamental process of impaired chloride transport and its direct link to the sticky, obstructive mucus characteristic of the disease.

In this essential explanation, you'll uncover:
► The critical role of chloride channels, specifically CFTR, in maintaining proper fluid balance in the airways and other organs.
► How a malfunction or absence of these chloride channels disrupts ion and water movement across cell membranes.
► The cascade effect of reduced water secretion, leading to dehydrated, thick, and sticky mucus.
► Why this thickened mucus then causes blockages, infection, and progressive organ damage in individuals with CF.


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