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Periodic fever (>100.4°F / 38°C)
Shortness of breath in the morning
Wake up because of cough
Diarrhea
Bloating
Have a runny nose
Constipation
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What is Cystic Fibrosis (CF)?
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive system, and other organs in the body.
Typical Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
- Discharge of yellow or green sputum.
- Wheezing or whistling sounds when breathing
- Difficulty breathing that is worse at night or early morning
- Recurrent fever episodes
- Sudden, violent bursts of coughing
- Unable to gain weight
- Coughing attacks that make the face turn red
- Stool smells different or strange
Diagnostic Questions for Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you have yellow or green sputum?
- Do you experience wheezing or whistling sounds when breathing?
- Is your difficulty breathing worse at night or early morning?
- Do you have recurrent fever episodes?
- Do you have sudden, violent bursts of coughing?
Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
The goal of treatment is to alleviate symptoms, minimize complications, and enhance quality of life. Treatment consists of medications, chest physical therapy, lung rehabilitation, and surgery.
Reviewed By:
Phillip Aguila, MD, MBA (Pulmonology, Critical Care)
Dr. Aguila graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine. He has trained in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and Internal Medicine at Medical College of Pennsylvania/Hahnemann University at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He has served as Assistant Professor since 2010.
Eisaku Kamakura, MD (Pulmonology)
Dr. Kamakura graduated from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University, School of Dentistry, and the Niigata University School of Medicine. He trained at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital and held positions in the Respiratory Medicine departments at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Ome City General Hospital, and Musashino Red Cross Hospital. In 2021, he became the specially appointed assistant professor at the Department of General Medicine, Niigata University School of Medicine.
Content updated on Feb 13, 2025
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