The US was already geared for war, that's what the cold war was all about. However, US tactics and machines of war had to be modified somewhat for the Vietnam War. Examples: 1. The cold war M14 US Service Rifle had to be replaced with a light-weight rapid firing jungle rifle; the M16.
If a genetic test or blood test suggests CF, a doctor will confirm the diagnosis using a sweat test. This test is the most useful test for diagnosing CF. A sweat test measures the amount of salt in sweat.For this test, the doctor triggers sweating on a small patch of skin on an arm or leg. Genetic tests to find out what type of CFTR defect is causing your CF. 2  A chest x ray. 3  This test creates pictures of the structures in your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. 4  A chest x ray can show whether your lungs are inflamed or scarred, or whether they trap air.
More than 30,000 people in the U.S. live with cystic fibrosis (CF.) Doctors diagnose about 1,000 new cases each year. CF affects the cells in your body that make mucus, sweat, and digestive fluids. Normally, these are very thin and slippery to keep systems in your body running smoothly. But if you have CF, they become thick and glue-like.