| Edition |
Fourth edition. |
| Description |
xix, 460 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 387-389) and index. |
| 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 / Barbara Karczeski, Garry R. Cutting, David M. Orenstein -- 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 |
This one-of-a-kind guide offers easy-to-understand explanations, advice, and management options for patients or parents of patients with cystic fibrosis. The book explains the disease process, outlines the fundamentals of diagnosing and screening, and addresses the challenges of treatment for those living with CF. |
| 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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| Added Author |
Spahr, Jonathan E.
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Weiner, Daniel J.
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| ISBN |
9781608317530 alkaline paper |
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1608317536 alkaline paper |
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