Written by Dr. David Orenstein, director of one of the nation’s leading CF centers, this one-of-a-kind guide offers clear explanations and real-world advice on cystic fibrosis and its management. Patients, families, and health care professionals will find practical and reassuring information on day-to-day concerns—school, travel, exercise, nutrition, medication—as well as on physiological effects, treatments, complications, long-term issues, and prospects for a cure. The Third Edition is updated and revised throughout.

Orenstein, David M., MD (Univ of Pittsburgh)The contributors represent the specialties of pediatrics, general medicine, and pediatric pulmonology. Most are from Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and Univ of Pittsburgh.

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