Cystic fibrosis affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive juices. It causes these fluids to become thick and sticky. They then plug up tubes, ducts, and passageways.
It is an inherited life-threatening disorder that damages the lungs and digestive system.
<span>In this situation, the physician gave Andrew a positively-frame message. Here, the physician's message was structured in terms of what Andrew could do - such as controlling his diet - rather than factors out of his control - such as his genetics.</span>
