Cystic Fibrosis: Everything You Need to Know Book

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 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.