Adult onset cystic fibrosis

While most individuals with CF are diagnosed at birth, there is a growing group of patients who are not diagnosed until adulthood after they exhibit symptoms such as chronic coughing, recurring sinus infections or an inability to gain weight. Individuals who are diagnosed as adults usually have less typical symptoms with fewer complications, fewer lung infections and lower rates of pancreatic problems. An adult diagnosis is often referred to as delayed cystic fibrosis. Many individuals with CF are diagnosed with a sweat test. A sweat test is simple, accurate and pain-free.

CF Community Blog. I can't say I was happy to get this diagnosis, but I was definitely relieved to have answers. At least I knew who I was in the ring with. By Kathy Norris. Cystic fibrosis is a brutal, bring you to your knees, knock your lights out kind of disease. It is literally a fight for your life.

Older age at diagnosis, diabetes, and poorer lung function are all predictors of reduced survival among adults diagnosed with cystic fibrosis , new research suggests. A growing number of people with cystic fibrosis are diagnosed in adulthood, partly because of increased awareness among physicians of variations in disease presentation, more accessible genotyping, and easier diagnostic criteria. Adult-diagnosed cystic fibrosis patients generally have a milder form of the disease than that of those diagnosed in childhood; however, less is known about their prognosis and life expectancy.

Access your health information from any device with MyHealth. You can message your clinic, view lab results, schedule an appointment, and pay your bill. Symptoms of cystic fibrosis are usually caused by the production of thick, sticky mucus throughout the body. Symptoms vary from person to person.