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ATTENTION: Anyone with thick &sticky mucus, READ.

I am posting this in the hope others will finally find out what is wrong with them, after 11 years, I finally know what is wrong with me.

I have had thick sticky mucus in my throat for years, what's worse, what I finally found out are called "mucus plugs".  A solid mass in my throat, usually comes out my nose, but came up from my lungs. Sometimes these plugs come out, other days they would jam, get stuck in the back of my throat for a day or two.   Also, random pains in my left side (abdomen), transparent or partially transparent semen (ejaculate), sneezing, sudden waves of nausea, coughing, lung infections etc.... you get the point.

Bottom line... if you have any of these symptoms, TELL, don't ask...TELL YOUR DOCTOR, you need to be tested for Cystic Fibrosis.  Yes, even if you are an adult.  I am in my 40s and was blown away when I found out I had CF 2 weeks ago.  Demand your Doctor send you for what's called a sweat chloride test.  If they refuse, find another Doctor.

I was also shocked at how little the average GP Doctor knows about Cystic Fibrosis, believe me when I tell you... IT IS NOT JUST A CHILDHOOD DISEASE!
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