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Read our Cystic Fibrosis research guide →Researchers are trying to understand why some people develop lung diseases like cystic fibrosis, asthma, and pulmonary fibrosis, while others don't. This study examines genetic differences in people with lung disease and compares them to healthy individuals. By looking at specific genes involved in lung function, scientists hope to learn more about what causes these diseases and how to better treat them.
Many lung diseases run in families, suggesting that genes play an important role. This study exists to identify which genetic differences make people more likely to develop lung disease, which could lead to better ways to detect and treat these conditions.
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You will visit a research clinic where doctors will collect blood samples and possibly lung cells to study your genes. You may also have breathing tests, a walk test, or imaging scans like chest X-rays to assess your lung health. The study involves comparing your genetic information to that of healthy volunteers to identify differences that may relate to lung disease. Visits may occur over several appointments depending on what information researchers need.
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