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Cystic fibrosis

06/23/2008 01:51PM

Question:

my child has had breathing problems and bulky foul smelling stool since birth and is now 1 and a half could he possibly have cf?? he was hospitalized for failure to thrive but they did no tests

Answer:

With this group of symptoms, CF is definitely within the possible things to consider.  Not knowing your child specifically, the best approach is to bring your specific concerns to the attention of his primary care doctor and ask for testing.  If you are not reassured by what is said or done, ask again.  Please don't hesitate to be firm about your need for satisfaction.  Good luck.

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Response by:

The Ohio State University Karen S. McCoy, MD
Associate Professor, Chief
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology
Department of Pediatrics (Nationwide Children's Hospital)
College of Medicine
The Ohio State University
Karen S. McCoy, MD