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Can you tell me things to keep in mind about cystic fibrosis?
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Hydration, exercise: Patients with cf, excreete excessive chloride and sodium, therefore they need more salt in their diet and hydration is critical, especially when they live in a hot environment. Also they have to check glucose tolerance and hb a1c, if approching teen years since majority get diabetes by then. Shahzeidi, md.
Answered 12/30/2013
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