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 Symptoms of CF
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In general, cystic fibrosis is characterized by the following symptoms:
·         Persistent coughing
·         Recurring wheezing
·         Pneumonia more than once
·         Excessive appetite but poor weight gain
·         Salty tasting skin
·         Bulky, foul-smelling stools
 
 

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 Diagnosing CF
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If your child has symptoms of cystic fibrosis, the doctor will want to perform a sweat test to determine whether there is an abnormal amount of salt in the sweat; this is a simple, painless and reliable test for CF. Often, the doctor will want to do a second sweat test to confirm the diagnosis.