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What can i do if my brother has a mild case of cystic fibrosis and my parents are making me get tested?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Cystic fibrosis: Good to know if you have the gene because sometimes clinical symptoms do not develope early. Also knowing if you are a one gene carrier (but not affected) helps with family planning in the future.
Answered 11/30/2014
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Agree: You can, and should, agree with them and get tested. It's painless and easy to do.
Answered 5/11/2015
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