Diagnosed at age 3 with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that clogs the lungs with sticky mucus, Smith grew up with doctors expecting a cure to arrive in time to save her.
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Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2026
The fine powder clogs their digestive systems and prevents them from eating plants.
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