Do all people with Cystic Fibrosis have the same symptoms?
No. Some individuals have milder or more severe symptoms than others for reasons that are not completely understood. It is not always possible to tell from a prenatal test how mild or severe a child’s symptoms will be. While in general people with CF have a shortened life span, some die in childhood, and others live into their 40’s or even longer. Although there is no cure for CF, research on more effective treatments is under way. Still, by adulthood, most people with CF will have some breathing and digestive problems. Despite these physical problems, there are many people with CF who attend school, have careers and have fulfilling lives. What is the purpose of Cystic Fibrosis carrier testing? The purpose of CF carrier testing is to see if a couple is at increased risk for giving birth to a child who will have CF. Cystic Fibrosis carrier testing is a laboratory test done on a sample of blood or saliva. If testing shows that a couple is at high risk, additional testing can be done on t
