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Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis
by Jerry Nick, M.D.
Introduction Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000...
- Introduction
- What Causes Cystic Fibrosis?
- How common is Cystic Fibrosis?
- History of Cystic Fibrosis
- What are the Signs and Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis?
- What is the life expectancy for people with CF?
- How do doctors test for Cystic Fibrosis?
- What establishes the diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis?
- What are the major clinical features of Cystic Fibrosis?
- Lung Disease
- Infection of the Lungs
- Other Respiratory complications
- Pulmonary Exacerbation of CF
- Pancreas
- CF-related diabetes
- Bowel
- Sinus disease
- Fertility
- Nonclassic forms of CF
- Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis
- Sputum mobilization and clearance from the airways
- Medications to assist with airway clearance
- Other respiratory therapies
- Maintenance antibiotics
- Anti-inflammatory agents
- Pancreatic enzyme replacement
- Other nutritional considerations
- Lung Transplant
- CF Foundation Care Center Network
- The future of CF care
- Emerging treatment strategies
- Further Information
Featured on : 2009-06-15
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