Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with healthcare professionals regarding their condition. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to cystic fibrosis:

1. What are the first symptoms of cystic fibrosis that I’m likely to notice?
   
   
2. How will you diagnose cystic fibrosis?
   
   
3. Do I need to take any preparatory steps before my sweat test, blood test, or fecal test?
   
   
4. What are my treatment options?
   
   
5. Which medications do you recommend I take to treat cystic fibrosis?
   
   
6. Do I have other conditions related to cystic fibrosis?
   
   
7. How will cystic fibrosis affect my lifestyle?
   
   
8. What signs should I look for that might indicate my condition is worsening?
   
   
9. What is my long-term prognosis?
   
   
10. Am I a good candidate for lung transplantation?
    
    
11. Do you recommend that I enroll in a clinical trial investigating a potential new treatment for cystic fibrosis?