| BAL fluid | broncho-alveolar lavage fluid |
| CF | cystic fibrosis |
| CFTR | CF transmembrane conductance regulator |
| DAMP | damage-associated molecular patterns |
| ELISA | enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay |
| ER | emergency room |
| FEV1 | forced expiratory volume in 1 s |
| FVC | forced vital capacity |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| IL- | interleukin- |
| IP-10 | IFNγ-induced protein 10 kDa |
| MRSA | methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus |
| NE | neutrophilic elastase |
| PE | pulmonary exacerbation |
| PFT | pulmonary function test |
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