Description |
xix, 460 pages ; 23 cm |
Contents |
The basic defect / Daniel J. Weiner, Raymond A. Frizzell, David M. Orenstein -- Making the diagnosis / Jonathan E. Spahr, David M. Orenstein, Daniel J. Weiner -- The respiratory system / Daniel J. Weiner, David M. Orenstein -- The gastrointestinal tract / Douglas S. Lindblad, Daniel J. Weiner, David M. Orenstein -- Other systems / Daniel J. Weiner, David M. Orenstein -- Nutrition / Judith A. Fulton, Daniel J. Weiner, David M. Orenstein -- Hospitalization and other special treatments / Jonathan E. Spahr ... [et al.] -- Transplantation / Geoffrey Kurland ... [et al.] -- Daily life / Jonathan E. Spahr, David M. Orenstein, Daniel J. Weiner -- Exercise / David M. Orenstein, Daniel J. Weiner -- Genetics / David M. Orenstein, Garry R. Cutting, Daniel J. Weiner -- The family / David M. Orenstein, Daniel J. Weiner -- The teenage years / Jonathan E. Spahr, David M. Orenstein, Daniel J. Weiner -- Cystic fibrosis and adulthood / Joseph M. Piliewski ... [et al.] -- Death and cystic fibrosis / Elisabeth P. Dellon, David M. Orenstein -- Research and future treatments / Christopher Penland, David M. Orenstein, Daniel J. Weiner -- The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation / Robert J. Beall |
Summary |
Designed for patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) and their families, this book explains the disease process, diagnosis and screening, and the challenges of treatment |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Cystic fibrosis in children -- Popular works.
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Cystic fibrosis -- Popular works.
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Patient education.
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Cystic Fibrosis.
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Cystic Fibrosis.
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Genre/Form |
Popular Work.
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Author |
Spahr, Jonathan E., author
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Weiner, Daniel J., author
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LC no. |
2011008414 |
ISBN |
1608317536 (paperback) |
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9781608317530 (paperback) |
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