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Can cystic fibrosis affect the pancreas more than the lungs?
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Yes: The disease can manife st itself in various different ways.
Answered 3/16/2014
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Yes: There are many presentations and the pancreas can be more affected than the lungs. Knowing your particular mutation(s) can be useful in this regard.
Answered 9/28/2016
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