Cystic fibrosis presenting in adults.
Cystic fibrosis is a common genetic disease occurring in children. Milder forms of cystic fibrosis are increasingly being recognized as presenting in adults as well. This article describes the various ways in which cystic fibrosis can present in adult patients.
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Department of Medicine, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
D000328:Adult; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D018883:Heat Stroke / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D014649:Vas Deferens / Q000002:abnormalities