Pitfalls

Failure to discuss patients with CF presenting to the ED with the regional CF centre
Failure to consider respiratory infection in the absence of new chest signs, and in the absence of any new chest X-ray changes
Failure to consider respiratory infection in the absence of a raised WBC count
Failure to recognise DIOS as a cause of abdominal pain in patients with CF
Failure to consider causes of abdominal pain presenting in the general population in patients with CF
Failure to consider a diagnosis of CF in adults presenting with recurrent respiratory infections or pancreatitis