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Is it bad to get x-rays done when you have cystic fibrosis?
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No: No it is not. X-rays are often used in the management of cystic fibrosis to monitor disease progression and to evaluate symptoms.
Answered 7/20/2012
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No: This will not cause a problem, and may help diagnosis a new issue (although not always).
Answered 3/2/2015
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