Factors associated with severe lung disease in an adult population with cystic fibrosis: a single-center experience

Abstract

Background/Aim: The patients with cystic fibrosis CF are living longer compared to the past, but respiratory failure is still the most common cause of mortality. The aim of this study is to investigate factors associated with severe lung disease in a cohort of adult patients with CF. Materials and methods: Demographic data, clinical and laboratory findings of the patients aged 18 years and more were collected and the patients were grouped according to forced expiratory volume in 1 s FEV1 as severe group