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Is it possible for a 50 year old man to have cystic fibrosis and not know it?

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Unlikely: At age 49, a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis would be very unlikely. That being said, a diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis, which is different from cf, could be possible, and generally occurs later in life. Pulmonary fibrosis can give the same signs and symptoms as cf.

Answered 4/24/2013

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