Question 1

how can you get checked for cystic fibrosis?

Accepted Answer

Sweat test: The best test for cystic fibrosis is a sweat test. Why do you think you need tested?

Question 2

l am 58 can i get cystic fibrosis at that age.

Accepted Answer

No: You are born with cystic fibrosis, you don't "get" it later in life. It may not be diagnosed right away depending on the type and severity of symptoms. For example, a newborn with an intestinal blockage would be picked up quickly, but an older child or even an adult who presented with mostly sinus symptoms might not get diagnosed until later.

Question 3

how can you get easily checked up for cystic fibrosis?

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Simple test: Cystic fibrosis is a chronic genetic disorder which can cause lung problems, poor absorption of nutrients from the diet, and other conditions. The symptoms usually start in the first year of life. A test call the 'sweat chloride test' is used to make the diagnosis. It is one your doctor can order.

Question 4

i'm worried i have cystic fibrosis. how do i get tested?

Accepted Answer

Sweat test: Cystic fibrosis is diagnosed by an abnormal sweat test and clinical symptoms that match the diagnosis. Genetic tests can also be done to determine if there are any mutations of the cftr gene that are known to cause cystic fibrosis.

Question 5

do lots of people get cystic fibrosis, or is it unusual?

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Depends on ethnicity: CF is a genetic condition inherited from carrier parent.  Carrier frequency depends on the ethnic background . 1/25 caucasians have one copy of normal, one copy of a mutated CF gene. Both genes have to be mutated to have cf. Hispanic carrier frequency 1/50, africanam 1/70 ,  Asian 1/90.  1/5000 babies are born with cf,  this may be decreasing, since pregnant females are now screened for CF

Question 6

help please! is cystic fibrosis something you can get in childhood?

Accepted Answer

No - Genetic defect: Cystic fibrosis is caused by a defective gene which results in alteration of a protein that regulates movement of salt and water in and out of cells.

This leads to thick sticky mucus and very salty sweat. The thick mucus can block tubes both in the lungs and in the abdomen, especially the pancreas.

Question 7

can someone get cystic fibrosis as a teenager?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A small segment of patients affected by cystic fibrosis does not show typical symptoms until teenage and apparently has very mild disease.
This depends upon the mutation involving cftr gene (homozygous vs heretozygous so on).

Question 8

what percentage of female va male fetuses get cystic fibrosis?

Accepted Answer

50/50: It is about 50/50; there is no real difference in the incidence of cystic fibrosis between males and females.

Question 9

is it bad to get x-rays done when you have cystic fibrosis?

Accepted Answer

No: No it is not. X-rays are often used in the management of cystic fibrosis to monitor disease progression and to evaluate symptoms.

Question 10

how noticeable is the salty skin that people get with cystic fibrosis?

Accepted Answer

Depends on Severity: This would depend on the severity of the disease state in the individual, but by and large, it's enough of a difference from "normal" sweat to make one take notice.  Clinically, the sweat chloride level is measured twice to make the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (cf).  The cutoff level to make the diagnosis of CF is 60 milliequivalents per liter of sweat chloride.

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