Cystic fibrosis is an inherited multisystem disorder of children and adults. The presuming incidence in India is 1 in 2500 live birth. Dysfunction of CFTR protein leads to variable presenting manifestation and complication including severe lung disease and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Low level of suspicion and poor availability of facilities have delayed the diagnosis in India. Delay diagnosis of cystic fibrosis results in severe malnutrition, which is one of the bad prognostic indicators for survival.
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