Cystic Fibrosis PDF Free Download |
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| Author | Wayne Kepron MD FRCPC |
| File size | 4.3 MB |
| Year | 2004 |
| Pages | 160 |
| Language | English |
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Book Description
Cystic fibrosis afflicts approximately 30000 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.
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