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What are the common symptoms of having cystic fibrosis?
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Cough + sputum: If above applies, kiss him/her on the skin. If you taste salt it might be cf. A simple sweat test will rule it in or out.
Answered 7/17/2017
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Vary: They vary among individuals. Failure to gain weight, diarrhea or fatty stool, cough, frequent lung and sinus infections are some of the common symptoms.
Answered 10/2/2013
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