There have been CF diagnosis with borderline sweat testing and is usually based on the patient symptoms and health history. All brothers, sisters and first cousins of a child with CF should be checked for the disease using the sweat test. This should be done whether or not symptoms of CF are present. Symptoms of CF can begin at different ages for different people. Every year after that, the parents presented their daughter with roses on her birthday in keeping with their son's childhood term for the disease.
Many people can do many things.
Educate yourself and others in the signs and symptoms of this disease. Then watch the children you know. You can help by volunteering your time, and talents, assisting in CF events, attending our CF meetings, becoming an active board member or speaking to clubs or organizations. Most of all, the Cystic Fibrosis Association is supported by the generous contributions of concerned people like you. Church groups, schools, colleges, etc.