Glucose tolerance test (for CF related diabetes).
Bone density scan (for osteoporosis and other bone density diseases associated with CF).
Chest X-ray (to look for lung damage and areas of infection).
Ultrasound of abdomen (to check his pancreas, kidneys, bowels, and most importantly, for CF related liver disease).
Lung function tests (main measure of health in CF).
Sputum tests (what bugs he has growing in his lungs right now).
Blood tests (for infection markers and vitamin levels, as he needs daily super high dose vitamin supplements (not the kind we buy over the counter) as his CF prevents his body gaining these from his diet alone).
Followed by...
Dietician analysis (reports on what his diet may be lacking).
Equipment tests (his nebulisers and other equipment are tested at least yearly).
Physio review.
CF nurse review.
Psychology review
Pharmacy review.
And finally, the doctor review.
All in a day, thanks to a wonderful NHS.
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