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Does this test have other names? Sweat chloride test What is this test? A sweat chloride test is the gold standard test for diagnosing cystic fibrosis (CF). CF is a disease that causes mucus to build up in various organs, especially…

How is cystic fibrosis diagnosed? Newborns are screened for cystic fibrosis (CF) as part of each state’s newborn screening program. If the results are positive, it does not mean your baby has cystic fibrosis. More tests are done as described…

How many calories does my child need? Children with cystic fibrosis (CF) often have poor weight gain. This can happen even when they get enough calories. Infections, breathing problems, and the body’s inability to take in certain nutrients (malabsorption) can all lead…

What are the symptoms of cystic fibrosis? Many children today are diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) before they have any symptoms. Every state offers CF screening as part of its newborn screening programs. If a newborn has a positive result…

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic (inherited) disease. It is caused by a faulty gene that affects the body’s cells, tissues, and glands that make mucus and sweat. A child will be born with CF only if they inherit 2…

Treatment for cystic fibrosis (CF) will depend on your child’s symptoms, age, and general health. It will also depend on how severe the condition is. There is no cure for CF. But research in gene therapy is being done to better…

What is a cystocele? When the wall between a woman’s bladder and the vagina weakens, the bladder may drop or sag into the vagina. This disorder is called a cystocele. Cystoceles are grouped into grades: Grade 1…

You may have a cystography test as an outpatient or as part of your stay in a hospital. The way the test is done may vary depending on your condition and your healthcare provider’s practices. You’ll be asked…

Cystometry may be done on an outpatient basis. This means you go home the same day. Or it may be done during a hospital stay. Procedures may vary depending on your condition and your healthcare provider’s practices. You…

A cystoscopy may be done on an outpatient basis. This means you go home the same day. Or it may be done during a hospital stay. Procedures may vary, depending on your condition and your healthcare provider’s practices. …

What is cystoscopy? Cystoscopy is a test that lets the healthcare provider view the urinary tract. This area includes the bladder, the urethra, and the openings to the ureters. Cystoscopy can help find problems with the urinary tract. This may…

What are epidermoid cysts? Epidermoid cysts are typically harmless, slow-growing bumps under the skin. They often appear on areas with more hair such as the scalp, face, trunk, upper back, or groin area. These cysts can range in size from…