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Cystic Fibrosis
  • Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
    • Causes
      • Abnormal genes
      • Abnormal secretions
    • Symptoms
      • Newborns and young children
      • Older children and adults
    • Complications
    • Diagnosis
      • Newborn screening
      • Sweat test
      • Genetic testing
      • Carrier testing
      • Other tests
    • Treatment
      • Treatments for the lungs
      • Antibiotics
      • CFTR modulators
      • Enemas and stool softeners
      • Diet and supplements
      • Pancreatic enzyme supplements
      • Insulin
      • Surgery
      • Other treatments
      • End-of-life issues
    • Prognosis
    • More Information
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