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Doctor creates tool to help people of color screen themselves for cystic fibrosis

Written by 9News | February 01, 2022

A lung doctor based in Denver says the disease she treats is sometimes misdiagnosed because of a patient’s race.  Now, Dr. Jennifer Taylor-Cousar hopes a new tool will empower patients to screen themselves for cystic fibrosis and advocate for themselves to receive appropriate medical care.