What is a cystic fibrosis diagnosis?

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Cystic fibrosis (CF) should be considered in patients with a wide variety of clinical presentations and of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. In most cases the diagnosis is suggested by manifestations of chronic sinopulmonary disease and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, and then confirmed by a positive sweat test result. Patients may, however, present with pancreatic sufficiency or other atypical clinical...

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