Ask Mayo Clinic: Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is complicated. It’s okay to have questions. Get informed: mayocl.in/3LtsDAU If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, you may be asking yourself a lot of questions. Our experts are here to help you answer them.
0:00 Introduction
0:16 What does it mean if my newborn’s screening test is positive?
1:08 Why aren’t all my children affected with cystic fibrosis?
2:05 Is one gender more likely to be affected by cystic fibrosis?
2:26 Is cystic fibrosis only diagnosed in children?
3:00 How will a cystic fibrosis diagnosis impact my life?
3:39 How does cystic fibrosis affect my ability to have children?
4:33 How can I be the best partner to my medical team?
4:50 Ending
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