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Sweat chloride test
The sweat chloride test is the first line test for diagnosing cystic fibrosis. The results may be abnormal (diagnosis of CF), normal (CF very unlikely) or intermediate (possible CF, needing further testing). In young babies the intermediate range is very broad, because the sweat glands are still developing.
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How reliable is a negative sweat chloride at ruling out CF in someone?
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I sweat alot, can i use Aluminium chloride 20% on my underarms , palms and soles of feet ? is it safe using it without a prescription ?
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Eosinophil %, Potassium, and Chloride are all regularly high in my blood tests for the last 2 years. Why?
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What is magnesium chloride used for?
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How can you remove hydrogen chloride fumes?
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What is formed when Calcium Chloride & Sodium Carbonate are mixed? Please reply asap :(
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What is the definition or description of: Potassium Chloride?
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A 30-year old asked:
What is the difference in potassium gluconate, chloride, citrate?
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i had my blood drawm and they said i had high chloride levels i am 21 and i do smoke and have for four yrs. what does chloride mean and is it bad?
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A 42-year old asked:
Is magnesium chloride the same as magneeium citrate?
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A 20-year old male asked:
I am looking at antiperspirants with the active ingredient of aluminum chloride. The directions say to use at night. Can i use during am shower by pm?
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Is magnesium chloride deicer more effective than supplement?
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A 36-year old asked:
Please advise what is better: cetylpyridinium chloride or sodium fluoride?
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Potassium chloride would go under what care plan?
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Could you explain what is potassium chloride and is it lethal?
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What are normal ratios for phosphorus and chloride?
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A 64-year old male asked:
Chloride and venous ulcers
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A 37-year old asked:
Can swallowing a little bit of magnesium chloride hurt?
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A 18-year old female asked:
If you inhaled ethyl chloride, will the gas go out from your body in weeks? Will it even go out?
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What is the difference between potassium gluconate and chloride and which is better?
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How much of potassium chloride do you need to inject for hyperkalemia to occur?
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Is it safe to take sodium chloride while pregnant or breastfeeding?
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How can chloride ions affect water transport and mucus buildup in cystic fibrosis?
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A 57-year old female asked:
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I am taking bethanechol chloride for my bladder. does this drug have any side effect?
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