RESPIRATORY
CYSTIC FIBROSIS
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salty sweat
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shortness of breath
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persisted coughing
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rashes
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Detailed explanation-1: -Symptoms of CF Frequent lung infections including pneumonia or bronchitis. Wheezing or shortness of breath. Poor growth or weight gain in spite of a good appetite. Frequent greasy, bulky stools or difficulty with bowel movements.
Detailed explanation-2: -Dermatitis as an initial presentation of CF is rare and has been attributed to deficiencies in zinc, protein, and essential fatty acids (EFAs). The rash typically occurs 1 month before the onset of edema and other clinical manifestations.
Detailed explanation-3: -Symptoms of cystic fibrosis include: recurring chest infections. wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and damage to the airways (bronchiectasis) difficulty putting on weight and growing.
Detailed explanation-4: -A persistent cough that produces thick mucus (sputum) Wheezing. Exercise intolerance. Repeated lung infections. Inflamed nasal passages or a stuffy nose. Recurrent sinusitis. 23-Nov-2021