... If you see your nephew again and he's gotten sweaty, kiss his cheek to see if it tastes salty. Also, again, if he's been out playing and is sweaty, look at his hairline. If you see something that looks like salt crystals, that is salt excreted from perspiration and is NOT normal. ... (6 replies)

... What are the symptoms of cystic fibrosis? ... (5 replies)

... however, his genetic blood tests indicated the gene mutation DF508 for cystic fibrosis. ... (6 replies)

... however, ds has been seen by a gastrointestinal specialist. DS has pancreatic insufficiency due to cystic fibrosis, so without digestive enzymes taken orally with food he can't digest fats and his stools would be very loose, possibly greasy. ... (2 replies)