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Salty skin, no other noteable symptoms

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concur

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My 4 year old has salty tasting skin, he doesnt really have any other symptoms, he gets the odd head cold but it never goes to his chest.  He isnt a great eater so isnt as big as other boys his age.  I wondering how salty is too salty in CF as my own skin can taste salty at times.<br><br>Thanks.<br>
 
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concur

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My 4 year old has salty tasting skin, he doesnt really have any other symptoms, he gets the odd head cold but it never goes to his chest. He isnt a great eater so isnt as big as other boys his age. I wondering how salty is too salty in CF as my own skin can taste salty at times.<br><br>Thanks.<br>
 
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concur

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My 4 year old has salty tasting skin, he doesnt really have any other symptoms, he gets the odd head cold but it never goes to his chest. He isnt a great eater so isnt as big as other boys his age. I wondering how salty is too salty in CF as my own skin can taste salty at times.<br><br>Thanks.<br>
 
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Kaethe108

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Well the skin of my daughter is VERY salty! (I never tasted other children though....) It's like you would put your tongue into the salt pot.
I read that the sweat is 5 or 6 times saltier than normal?
If you are unsure, you should talk with your doctor and get a sweat test done!
 
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Kaethe108

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Well the skin of my daughter is VERY salty! (I never tasted other children though....) It's like you would put your tongue into the salt pot.
I read that the sweat is 5 or 6 times saltier than normal?
If you are unsure, you should talk with your doctor and get a sweat test done!
 
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Kaethe108

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Well the skin of my daughter is VERY salty! (I never tasted other children though....) It's like you would put your tongue into the salt pot.
<br />I read that the sweat is 5 or 6 times saltier than normal?
<br />If you are unsure, you should talk with your doctor and get a sweat test done!
 
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Printer

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Concur: <BR><BR>CF is not a lung disease. CF affects many organs and only a few. Have a sweat test done. <BR><BR>Bill
 
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concur

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Thanks,

Is salty skin alone a reason to test? I would say my own skin is salty, neither of us have any of the other symptoms
 
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concur

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Thanks,

Is salty skin alone a reason to test? I would say my own skin is salty, neither of us have any of the other symptoms
 
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concur

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Thanks,
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<br />Is salty skin alone a reason to test? I would say my own skin is salty, neither of us have any of the other symptoms
 
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erock77

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I say get him tested, at least it could put your mind at ease, and if he does have CF at least you can start treating it early. There's a bunch of people on this forum that weren't diagnosed till teens or later in life b/c they didn't show obvious symptoms. He may have a "mild" case. When you get tested, go to a CF Center, I've heard of inaccurate results coming from other places, hopefully one is nearby. To find one near you check out this site: http://www.cff.org/aboutCFFoundation/Locations/FindACareCenter/
 
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erock77

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I say get him tested, at least it could put your mind at ease, and if he does have CF at least you can start treating it early. There's a bunch of people on this forum that weren't diagnosed till teens or later in life b/c they didn't show obvious symptoms. He may have a "mild" case. When you get tested, go to a CF Center, I've heard of inaccurate results coming from other places, hopefully one is nearby. To find one near you check out this site: http://www.cff.org/aboutCFFoundation/Locations/FindACareCenter/
 
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