Cystic Fibrosis Prevention
Is it possible to prevent Cystic Fibrosis? Read what the medical community suggests for prevention methods in the condition center at ThirdAge.com.
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How to Prevent Cystic Fibrosis
If you have the defective genes, there is no way to prevent CF.
Adults can be tested to see if they carry the genes before having children. Prenatal testing can determine if a baby will have CF. The availability of this testing raises many important ethical questions.
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