| Description |
465 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Basic defect / David M. Orenstein and Raymond A. Frizzell -- Making the diagnosis / David M. Orenstein -- Respiratory system / David M. Orenstein -- Gastrointestinal tract / David M. Orenstein, Judith A. Fulton, and Maria I. Clavell -- Other systems / David M. Orenstein -- Nutrition / Judith A. Fulton and David M. Orenstein -- Hospitalization and other special treatments / David M. Orenstein and Louise T. Bauer -- Transplantation / Geoffrey Kurland and David M. Orenstein -- Daily life / David M. Orenstein -- Exercise / David M. Orenstein -- Genetics / David M. Orenstein and Garry R. Cutting -- Family / David M. Orenstein -- Teenage years / David M. Orenstein -- Cystic fibrosis and adulthood / David M. Orenstein and Michael R. Knowles -- Death and cystic fibrosis / David M. Orenstein -- Research and future treatments / David M. Orenstein and Preston W. Campbell, III -- Cystic fibrosis foundation / Robert J. Beall -- Appendices: A. Glossary of terms. B. Medications: glossary of drugs. C. Airway clearance techniques. D. Some high calorie recipes. E. The history of cystic fibrosis. F. Bibliography. G. Cystic fibrosis care centers in the United States. H. Cystic fibrosis care centers worldwide |
| Summary |
"Designed specifically for patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) and their families, this clear and accessible resource explains the how and why behind the disease process, outlines the fundamentals of diagnosis and screening, and addresses the challenges of treatment for those living with CF."--Jacket |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography, pages 375-376 |
| 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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Patient Education as Topic.
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| Genre/Form |
Popular works.
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Popular works
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| LC no. |
2003056496 |
| ISBN |
0781741521 paperback |
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