Cystic fibrosis (patient information)
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Assistant Editor-in-Chief: Meagan E. Doherty, Shaghayegh Habibi, M.D.[2]
Overview
What are the symptoms of Cystic fibrosis?
Symptoms in newborns
- Delayed growth
- Failure to gain weight during childhood
- No bowel movements in first 24 to 48 hours of life
- Salty-tasting skin
- Abdominal pain due to severe constipation
- Increased gas, bloating and distended abdomen
- Nausea and loss of appetite
- Pale or clay colored stool, foul smelling with mucus
- Weight loss
- Coughing or increased mucus in the sinuses or lungs
- Fatigue
- Nasal congestion caused by nasal polyps
- Recurrent episodes of pneumonia (Symptoms include fever, increased coughing, increased shortness of breath, loss of appetite, more sputum, sinus pain or pressure caused by infection or polyps)
What are the causes of Cystic fibrosis?
Who is at highest risk?
Diagnosis
Diseases with similar symptoms
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Cystic fibrosis?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Cystic fibrosis