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  2. Sweat test - Wikipedia

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    The sweat test measures the concentration of chloride that is excreted in sweat. It is used to screen for cystic fibrosis (CF). [1] Due to defective chloride channels , the concentration of chloride in sweat is elevated in individuals with CF.

  3. Cystic fibrosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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    Cystic fibrosis (also known as CF or mucoviscidosis) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder affecting most critically the lungs, and also the pancreas, liver, and intestine.

  4. Immunoreactive trypsinogen - Wikipedia

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    Heterozygous carriers of cystic fibrosis can have a raised IRT and it is therefore not diagnostic in isolation. [2] IRT is measured in routine heel-prick blood taken for biochemical screening of all newborn infants born in the UK. This test is one of a number of completed in newborn screening (the "Guthrie Test").

  5. List of people diagnosed with cystic fibrosis - Wikipedia

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    However recently scientists have suggested that his symptoms were more consistent with cystic fibrosis, unknown at the time. The Polish government has refused to allow DNA tests to be performed on his heart, which is preserved in alcohol (see Frédéric Chopin's illness). [7] Harry Coffey (1995—) Australian professional horse racing jockey.

  6. Fibrosing colonopathy - Wikipedia

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    Fibrosing colonopathy is a disease that arises in people with cystic fibrosis treated with high doses of pancreatic enzyme supplements. [1] [2] Symptoms are non-specific with abdominal pain, abdominal swelling, vomiting, and constipation. [1]

  7. Transepithelial potential difference - Wikipedia

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    However, a small portion of patients with cystic fibrosis, especially those with "mild" mutations of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CFTR) ion channel, have near-normal sweat tests. In these cases, a useful diagnostic adjunct involves measuring the nasal transepithelial potential difference (i.e. the charge on the respiratory ...

  8. Pulmonary function testing - Wikipedia

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    Pulmonary function testing is a diagnostic and management tool used for a variety of reasons, such as: Diagnose lung disease. Monitor the effect of chronic diseases like asthma, chronic obstructive lung disease, or cystic fibrosis.

  9. List of cystic fibrosis organizations - Wikipedia

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    Cystic Fibrosis Lifestyle Foundation (CFLF) [26] seeks to create therapies that engage adolescents and young adults with cystic fibrosis as active agents in their healthcare, physically, psychologically, and spiritually, thereby enabling attitudes and lifestyles that create stronger and longer lives for themselves. Founded by Brian Callanan