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ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Minute: On climbing Everest with cystic fibrosis
Briton Nick Talbot became the first person with cystic fibrosis to conquer Mount Everest, on his third attempt. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition, which causes a build-up of mucus in the lungs, meaning sufferers struggle with a reduced lung capacity. Despite this, he managed the climb in the same average time as those without the condition. He tells ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Minute what inspired him to take up the challenge.
Photo: Nick Talbot at the top of Mount Everest Credit: Nick Talbot
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