India, June 15 -- When an individual falls easily out of breath, has excessively salty sweat, and experiences other respiratory and cardiovascular issues, the conclusion that is often drawn is that the person is out of shape. However, that is not true in all cases.

Taking to Instagram on May 14, Dr Kunal Sood, a Maryland-based physician in anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine, explained that the condition that the person experiences can be cystic fibrosis.

According to the Cleveland Clinic website, cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes sticky, thick mucus to build up in the body, which can damage the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. Dr Sood explained what happens in the disorder and how to detect it.

While the s...