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A multitude of tests is used to identify complications of CF and to monitor disease progression. [[Radiology|X-rays]] and [[Computed tomography|CAT scans]] are used to examine the lungs for signs of damage or infection. [[Sputum culture|Examination of the sputum]] under a [[microscope]] is used to identify which bacteria are causing infection so that [[Antibiotic resistance|effective]] antibiotics can be given. [[Spirometry|Pulmonary function tests]] measure how well the lungs are functioning, and are used to measure the need for and response to antibiotic therapy. [[Blood test]]s can identify liver problems, [[Avitaminosis|vitamin deficiencies]], and the onset of diabetes. [[Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry|DEXA scans]] can [[Screening (medicine)|screen]] for osteoporosis and testing for [[fecal elastase]] can help diagnose insufficient digestive enzymes. | A multitude of tests is used to identify complications of CF and to monitor disease progression. [[Radiology|X-rays]] and [[Computed tomography|CAT scans]] are used to examine the lungs for signs of damage or infection. [[Sputum culture|Examination of the sputum]] under a [[microscope]] is used to identify which bacteria are causing infection so that [[Antibiotic resistance|effective]] antibiotics can be given. [[Spirometry|Pulmonary function tests]] measure how well the lungs are functioning, and are used to measure the need for and response to antibiotic therapy. [[Blood test]]s can identify liver problems, [[Avitaminosis|vitamin deficiencies]], and the onset of diabetes. [[Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry|DEXA scans]] can [[Screening (medicine)|screen]] for osteoporosis and testing for [[fecal elastase]] can help diagnose insufficient digestive enzymes. | ||
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Overview
A multitude of tests is used to identify complications of CF and to monitor disease progression. X-rays and CAT scans are used to examine the lungs for signs of damage or infection. Examination of the sputum under a microscope is used to identify which bacteria are causing infection so that effective antibiotics can be given. Pulmonary function tests measure how well the lungs are functioning, and are used to measure the need for and response to antibiotic therapy. Blood tests can identify liver problems, vitamin deficiencies, and the onset of diabetes. DEXA scans can screen for osteoporosis and testing for fecal elastase can help diagnose insufficient digestive enzymes.
CT
Chest
- Bronchiectasis
- Mucous plugging
Abdomen
- Pancreas: complete fatty replacement of the pancreas
CT demoonstrates mucous plugging and complete pancreatic atrophy
