How can you get easily checked up for cystic fibrosis?

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.

Sweat chloride test: CF is an abnormality of chloride channels. A simple test where they tape a special paper to your arm and measure the amount of chloride in your sweat can help rule in or out cf.