Cystic Fibrosis (The Facts) - Softcover

Thomson, Anne; Harris, Ann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199295808 ISBN 13: 9780199295807

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2008

Synopsis

Cystic Fibrosis

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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

Synopsis:

Cystic Fibrosis: The Facts provides a much needed simple and understandable source book about this disease. It is aimed at those living with the Cystic Fibrosis (CF), either themselves or members of their families or their friends. The book explains clearly what is happening to the body in CF, what causes it and what treatment options are available for the different aspects of the disease. There are more detailed chapters for those wanting to find out about the genetics of the disease and specific aspects such as how it affects life choices and employment. It looks to the future in terms of potential new therapies for CF and provides useful information on organizations that can provide help and further information across those areas of the world where the disease is prevalent.

About this edition

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0199295808
• ISBN 13: 9780199295807
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 168