Burkholderia cepacia is a species of bacteria that is one of the most common pathogens found colonizing the lungs and forming biofilms in individuals with cystic fibrosis.

Burkholderia cepacia

- Damaged airways (bronchiectasis)
- Chronic respiratory infections
- Nasal growth (polyp)
- Coughing up blood (hemoptysis)
- Air leaking into the space separating the lung and chest wall (pneumothorax)
- Respiratory failure

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Thick mucus clogs the passageways that carry air around the lungs, causing:
- A persistent cough with thick mucus
- Wheezing
- Exercise intolerance
- Repeated lung infections
- Stuffy nose
- Recurring sinusitis


Respiratory Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis

Mayo Clinic. (n.d.) Cystic fibrosis. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cystic-fibrosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20353700

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