Cystic Fibrosis Case Scenario
A mother brings her 6-month-old daughter to the HCP to evaluate for possible colic. The mother
says the baby has had many episodes of crying after eating and is not gaining weight despite having a
good appetite. The mother says the baby’s belly “gets all swollen sometimes.” The mother says the baby
tastes “salty” when the mother kisses the baby. Further workup reveals a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. The
mother relates that her 23-month-old son has had multiple “chest congestion” episodes and was
hospitalized once for pneumonia. The mother wants to know what cystic fibrosis is, and she also wants
to know if she should have any more children.
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