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    Sweat Test Back

    The Nurse just called Sam's test was 18 on each arm. They said Negative. My husband is elated. I am going to let everyone enjoy Christmas but when we go back for his asthma check I am going to discuss genetic testing. He was tested at the CF clinic so maybe they are more reliable. Anything...
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    Is ther a difference between crackling and wheezing

    Sam's sweat test results should be in today or tomorrow. Any way is there a difference between crackling and wheezing? I have never heard Sam wheeze although he has be dx with asthma since age 1. I have been told that they have heard crackling a few times. Before the test was ordered the Dr...
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    How did you teach your school about CF

    While I am waiting for Sam to take his first sweat test I have been reading all of your post and they are inspiring. I am hoping that I can make a difference now. I am currently and educational consultant with Richmond Health education program. We have cunsultants in many clinics that work...
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    Thank you

    Thank you all for your support not only to my posts but to all the posts that I have read. Two more weeks until Sam is tested and it is driving me crazy. Thanksgiving will be the first time I see my family since they heard. I feel now that I have some answers. I know I will get a lot of "but...
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    Should I push for Genetic testing? Or is it all in my head.

    Ever since the sweat test was ordered last week (Sam gets it on Dec. 5th) I have been reading everything I can. Now my husband says it is all in my head, or son is fine and to leave it alone. Am I imaging things?<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0"> Sam was born...
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    Just ordered sweat test for 9 year old- what do I tell him

    My 9 yeor old son just went to the pulmonary clinic for education on his asthma. He has had it since 18 months but the PCP never explained much to me or him. While there the Doctor check his nose, then his fingers, then had a chest xray. When he came back he told me he want to do a sweat test...
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