Cystic fibrosis in the United Arab Emirates: I-clinical presentation

ABSTRACT

Six female and two male children of UAE nationality who suffer from cystic fibrosis are presented. They have severe systemic disease and pancreatic insufficiency. All but the youngest had severe lung disease. Sweat electrolyte levels are grossly elevated. CF appears to be a more common disease in this country than has been previously recognised and the clinical presentation is in keeping with a major gene mutation