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Cystic Fibrosis 2009
Diagnostics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cystic fibrosis is often suspected due to: | family history |
| What is a sweat chloride test? | Normal chloride concentration is 5-35 mEq/L; 40-60 mEq/L suggest cystic fibrosis |
| pancreatic enzyme findings | decrease or absence of trypsin and chymotrypsin |
| Stool sample | fat absoprtion in intestines is impaired, stools are foul smelling and fatty |
| pulmonary function test | shows decreased vital capacity and tidal volume |