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Cystic Fibrosis Asthma
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Call your doctor if your child has symptoms suggestive of cystic fibrosis, such as frequent respiratory infections, persistent abdominal discomfort and gas, repeated episodes of diarrhea, greasy foul-smelling stools or poor weight gain in spite of a good appetite.
Prognosis
The life expectancy of people with cystic fibrosis depends on the severity of disease and the parts of the body involved. Lung disease has the strongest impact on the severity of the illness, and...
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Cystic Fibrosis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a chronic, progressive and genetic (inherited) disease of the body's exocrine (mucus producing) glands which affects... Read more »
Cystic fibrosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cystic fibrosis is a disease passed down through families that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs, digestive tract, and other areas... Read more »
Cystic fibrosis: resources
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative Names Resources - cystic fibrosis Information The following organizations are good resources for information on... Read more »
Cystic fibrosis: nutritional considerations
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a potentially life-threatening disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive tract. Persons... Read more »
Neonatal cystic fibrosis screening
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Neonatal cystic fibrosis screening is a blood test that screens newborns for cystic fibrosis (CF). Cystic fibrosis is disease passed down through... Read more »
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