10 Cystic Fibrosis Symptoms to Look Out for
Generally speaking, cystic fibrosis is a disease which is diagnosed in newborns and infants, as the onset of symptoms becomes progressively more apparent in a short amount of time.
1 – Salty-Tasting Skin Secretions
Symptoms to look for in a newborn include salty-tasting skin secretions.
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2 – Inability To Gain Weight
Symptoms to look for in a newborn include an inability to gain weight, and in fact, the infant may lose weight.
In March, the U.K. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) issued a draft guidance against recommending Orkambi (lumacaftor-ivacaftor) for treating cystic fibrosis (CF) since its cost is too high for the low benefits it brings.
3 – Slow Growth
Symptoms to look for in a newborn include slow growth.
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4 – Coughing
Respiratory symptoms to look for in a newborn may include coughing.
5 – Nasal Congestion
Respiratory symptoms to look for in a newborn may include nasal congestion.
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6 – Pneumonia
Respiratory symptoms to look for in a newborn may include pneumonia.
Did you know that children and women are faster breathers than men as their breathing rate is higher? Learn other curious facts about the lungs here.
7 – Shortness of Breath
Respiratory symptoms to look for in a newborn may include shortness of breath.
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8 – Bowel symptoms
Bowel symptoms include diarrhea, severe constipation creating a stomach ache, bloating and gas, nausea, appetite loss and foul smelling stools.
In March, the U.K. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) issued a draft guidance against recommending Orkambi (lumacaftor-ivacaftor) for treating cystic fibrosis (CF) since its cost is too high for the low benefits it brings.
9 – Phlegm
Symptoms to look for in a newborn may include phlegm.
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10 – Fever
Symptoms to look for in a newborn may include fever.
Did you know that children and women are faster breathers than men as their breathing rate is higher? Learn other curious facts about the lungs here.
*Symptoms that may occur later in life:
Clubbed fingers, pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) and possible infertility in males (loss of the vas deferens due to mucus build up).
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