Sweat testing is indicated if a patient has signs or symptoms associated with cystic fibrosis.
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Organ System |
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pulmonary and upper respiratory tract |
chronic cough |
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recurrent or chronic pneumonia |
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wheezing that is persistent or refractory to usual therapy |
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hyperinflation that is persistent or refractory to usual therapy |
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tachypnea that is persistent or refractory to usual therapy |
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retractions that is persistent |
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atelectasis, especially if of right upper lobe |
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bronchiectasis |
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hemoptysis |
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infection with mucoid strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
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nasal polyps |
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pansinusitis |
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digital clubbing |
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gastrointestinal |
meconium ileus |
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meconium plug syndrome |
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prolonged neonatal jaundice |
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steatorrhea |
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rectal prolapse |
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mucoid impacted appendix |
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late intestinal obstruction |
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recurrent intussusception |
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cirrhosis |
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portal hypertension |
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recurrent pancreatitis |
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metabolic and other |
positive family history of cystic fibrosis |
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failure to thrive |
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salty taste to skin |
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salt crystals on skin |
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salt-depletion syndrome |
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metabolic alkalosis |
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hypoprothrombinemia |
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vitamin A deficiency |
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azoospermia |
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absent vas deferens |
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scrotal calcification |
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hypoproteinemia |
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edema |
Specialty: Endocrinology, Clinical Laboratory, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology
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