Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a hereditary disease affecting the exocrine glands of the lungs, liver, pancreas, and intestines, causing progressive disability due to multisystem failure. The main characteristics of cystic fibrosis are salty tasting skin, appetite but poor growth and weight gain, excess mucus production and coughing or shortness of breath. Read our articles which provide symptoms, treatments, research, and related issues related to CF.
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Newborn Screening
Overview The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation recommends that all states routinely screen for cystic fibrosis (CF) in all...
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The Sweat Test
Overview The sweat test has been the "gold standard" for diagnosing cystic fibrosis (CF) for more than 40 years....
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Clinical Research
Opportunities to help develop new drugs from cystic fibrosis research have never been more promising. More potential...
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Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Chloride Sweat Test
What It Is A chloride sweat test helps diagnose cystic ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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