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ANSWER
1)
Pulmonary syndromes like Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA),
Asthma, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, Churg Strauss syndrome should
be considered.
2) Non compliance with therapy is a major problem in teenage patients
and patients with psychosocial problems.
3) CF related diabetes and insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.
4) Malnutrition has a major negative effect on CF related pulmonary
disease.
WHAT INVESTIGATIONS WOULD YOU REQUEST TO NARROW DOWN YOUR DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS?
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