Cystic Fibrosis: Everything You Need To Know (Your Personal Health)
by Wayne Kepron
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Cystic fibrosis afflicts approximately 30,000 Americans. The average age of survival has been steadily increasing, but not quickly enough: a child born with cystic fibrosis today can only expect to live 35 to 40 years. In this valuable new addition to the Your Personal Health series, Dr. Wayne Kepron offers a comprehensive look at the disease that afflicts so many young people. Topics include: Symptoms of cystic fibrosis Making a diagnosis Complications of the disease Treatments (including show more lung transplants) Techniques and precautions in lung care Transition into adulthood Prospects for gene therapy End-of-life issues Using diagrams, charts and case studies, Cystic Fibrosis is designed for patients, their families, and caregivers. It is both a quick reference guide and a tool for in-depth study. show lessTags
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