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Newly Diagnosed: What is Cystic Fibrosis

What is Cystic Fibrosis and how are genetics involved? This article shares some helpful information if you are newly diagnosed. Written by Aboveallislove Introduction Welcome to CysticFibrosis.com. If you are new to Cystic Fibrosis because you recently learned your unborn or newborn baby has, or may have, Cystic Fibrosis, please …

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Cystic Fibrosis testing: Genetic testing and sweat test

Written by LightNLife and Ambry Genetics updated by Melissa75   How many different CF mutations are there? More than 2000 and new ones being added all the time. http://www.genet.sickkids.on.ca/cftr/StatisticsPage.html What is meant by a “panel” test? A panel tests for a predefined number of mutations. It’s possible that a panel …

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Cystic Fibrosis symptoms: Asthma, Allergies & Green FAQ

Written by member Nightwriter Please note that this information was compiled from numerous threads on the message boards relating to cystic fibrosis symptoms such as Asthma and Allergies. We encourage you to search and read the threads for more detailed information, engage in your own research outside the message boards …

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Enzyme FAQs

Newly Diagnosed/Infancy The doctors want me to give the enzymes to my baby in food but he’s only a week old? I thought we weren’t supposed to give solids that early. My baby nurses by grazing. When do I give more enzymes? I’m supposed to give ½ an enzyme. How …

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