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Cystic Fibrosis Gene Therapy - Cystic Fibrosis Symptoms
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Cystic Fibrosis Gene Therapy

As this eMedTV article explains, gene therapy for cystic fibrosis does more than treat symptoms; it targets the cause of the disease. This page covers the challenges, history, and effects of this type of gene therapy.

Cystic Fibrosis Genetic Testing

Cystic fibrosis genetic testing usually involves a DNA-based blood test. As this eMedTV article explains, this type of test is highly accurate; however, it should not be used alone to diagnose cystic fibrosis.

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Cystic Fibrosis Sweat Test

The cystic fibrosis sweat test measures the amount of salt in your sweat. As this eMedTV article explains, it is the most useful test for making a diagnosis. This page discusses the sweat test in detail and includes a link to other information.

Cystic Fibrosis Symptoms

Common cystic fibrosis symptoms include frequent coughing, salty-tasting skin, and dehydration. This eMedTV article discusses these signs and symptoms in detail. This article also lists some of the medical conditions that can result from these symptoms.

Cystic Firbosis

Cystic fibrosis is a disease that affects a person's mucus and sweat glands. This eMedTV Web page offers a description of this condition and provides a link to more information. Cystic firbosis is a common misspelling of cystic fibrosis.

Cystic Fribrosis

An inherited disease, cystic fibrosis often affects the lungs, pancreas, and liver. This eMedTV article further describes this condition, including information on its effects and treatment. Cystic fribrosis is a common misspelling of cystic fibrosis.

Cystic Fybrosis

This page on the eMedTV Web site explores cystic fibrosis, a disease of the mucus and sweat glands. This page covers organs affected by the disease and some of its common symptoms. Cystic fybrosis is a common misspelling of cystic fibrosis.