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How can you get checked for cystic fibrosis?

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Sweat test: The best test for cystic fibrosis is a sweat test. Why do you think you need tested?

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. William Walsh answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

History, physical: The first thing that a pulmonologist will do is ask you questions about your history of breathing problems, stomach issues, infections, etc. Breathing tests, a chest xray and a ct scan may follow. If these are all pointing to unexplained bronchiectasis, a sweat chloride test will follow... If this is abnromal the diagnosis is made. If it is indeterminate, a genetic test might follow.

Answered 3/21/2012

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Dr. Michael Korona answered

Specializes in Radiology - Interventional

See doctor: They will order appropriate tests. Please see cff.Org.

Answered 7/5/2012

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