**Etiology: Cystic Fibrosis is carried as a recessive trait by approximately 3 percent of the white population. The responsible gene is located on the long arm of chromosome 7. It encodes a membrane-associated protein called the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR).
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**Signs/Symptoms: Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis affect different people in different ways and to varying degrees. However, the basic problem is the same-an abnormality in the glands which produce or secrete sweat and mucus. Cystic Fibrosis also causes other medical problems such as repeated infections, recurrent pneumonia, chronic cough, wheezing, bronchitis, chronic sinusitis, asthma, fatigue, abdominal pain, etc.
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**Method of Diagnosis: The most common test used to diagnose Cystic Fibrosis is the sweat test. Sweat is collected and the amount of chloride is measured. A high level of chloride means that the person has tested positive for Cystic Fibrosis.
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**Prevention: Preventing Cystic Fibrosis is not currently possible.
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General Dietary Prescription:
**Specific Foods to Include: Consume more foods that decrease mucous production including garlic, onions, watercress, horseradish, mustard, parsley, celery, rose hips tea, pickles, and lemon. Also, eat more foods that contain digestive enzymes such as papaya and pineapples.
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**Specific Foods to Avoid: Eliminate foods that increase mucous production such as dairy, wheat, soy, corn, potatoes, cabbage, bananas, sugar, preservatives, food additives and excessive salt and meats, refined foods, and trans fatty acids.
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**Reccomended Prescription Drug Therapy: Medications for Cystic Fibrosis are usually inhaled. These drugs include: Bronchodilators, Mucolytics, Decongestants, Antibiotics, pancreatic enzymes, and enemas.
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