Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis ( 34 Questions)
Incorrect. Wheezing and chest pain can occur in CF, but a chronic cough with thick mucus production is often one of the earliest respiratory symptoms.
Correct. A chronic cough with thick, sticky mucus is a hallmark symptom of CF due to the accumulation of mucus in the respiratory tract.
Incorrect. Blood in the urine is not a common early sign of CF; it may indicate other issues.
Incorrect. Digestive discomfort and diarrhea are more related to CF's impact on the gastrointestinal system, rather than being early respiratory symptoms.
A) Incorrect. Wheezing and chest pain can occur in CF, but a chronic cough with thick mucus production is often one of the earliest respiratory symptoms.
B) Correct. A chronic cough with thick, sticky mucus is a hallmark symptom of CF due to the accumulation of mucus in the respiratory tract.
C) Incorrect. Blood in the urine is not a common early sign of CF; it may indicate other issues.
D) Incorrect. Digestive discomfort and diarrhea are more related to CF's impact on the gastrointestinal system, rather than being early respiratory symptoms.