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=Preventable = = =
 * Genetic counseling is the only way to prevent Cystic Fibrosis


 * Analyzing small samples of blood or body tissue determines whether you or your partner is a carrier of genes to inherited diseases


 * Amniocentesis and Chronic villus Sampling both find Cystic Firbrosis


 * An Amniocentesis is testing the amniotic fluid around the baby, done in the third trimester


 * Chronic Villus Sampling is done in the first trimester of pregnancy


 * However note should be made that finding Cystic Fibrosis gene does not predict seriousness of lung problems


 * Both of these tests also have a risk of miscarriage