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Synopsis
Cystic fibrosis is one of the commonest inherited diseases. The children who suffer from it have defects in their lungs (cystic fibrosis is the commonest cause of chronic bronchitis in childhood), digestive system, and sweat glands; the severity of the symptoms varies from person to person. The exact cause of the disease is as yet unknown, but vigorous treatment - physiotherapy of the chest, and a strict diet - results in greatly improved health, although treatment is life-long and extremely hard work for the parents. This book highlights what is known about CF, the genetics, symptoms, and treatment, and also discusses psychological aspects. There are also excerpts written by children with CF. It has been written for parents and all those who care for children with CF. Parents and medical staff who care for children with CF; general practitioners; nurses.
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Review
"... provide(s) a comprehensive introduction ....... The text, which includes personal accounts of children and parents, is easy to read." -- Nursing Times
`... provide(s) a comprehensive introduction ....... The text, which includes personal accounts of children and parents, is easy to read.' -- Nursing Times
`The contents fluently and comprehensively cover all aspects of the disease and its treatment.' (Refers to previous edition) -- Physiotherapy
About the Author
Ann Harris is the Director of the Human Molecular Genetics Program at the Children's Memorial Research Center, Northwestern University, in Chicago, USA.
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- PublisherOxford University Press
- Publication date1987
- ISBN 10 0192614622
- ISBN 13 9780192614629
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number2
- Number of pages140
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