Books with title Life With Cystic Fibrosis

Gives readers a look into the lives and abilities of people who have cystic fibrosis, as well as the challenges they face. Learn how medications, breathing treatments, and other supports help people manage their cystic fibrosis. Additional features include a table of contents, an informative infographic, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, a selected bibliography, an index, sources for further research, and information about the author.

These books offer readers a means of understanding various ailments; clear, careful explanations offer insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how we cope with them, and the latest information about treatment and prevention.; In this new addition to the Diseases and Disorders series, author Melissa Abramovitz discusses the causes of cystic fibrosis, the history of its discovery, and current and future treatment options. Though a diagnosis of CF remains devastating in today’s world, Abramovitz explains that revelations about the disease’s genetic foundations may lead to medical breakthroughs in the near future. First-person accounts and inspirational quotes from individuals with CF will educate and enthrall readers.; All volumes in the series include primary and secondary quotations, annotated bibliographies, detailed indexes, and lists of organizations to contact for additional information.

These books offer readers a means of understanding various ailments; clear, careful explanations offer insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how we cope with them, and the latest information about treatment and prevention.; In this new addition to the Diseases and Disorders series, author Melissa Abramovitz discusses the causes of cystic fibrosis, the history of its discovery, and current and future treatment options. Though a diagnosis of CF remains devastating in today's w; All volumes in the series include primary and secondary quotations, annotated bibliographies, detailed indexes, and lists of organizations to contact for additional information.

Each volume in this series explores a particular disease or disorder in detail, beginning with an overview chapter that covers symptoms, causes and effects, treatments, cures, and medical advances; a chapter presenting numerous pro/con essays on the controversies surrounding the disease or disorder; and a final chapter containing engaging first-person accounts from people coping with the disease.

Our new books address health and safety concerns for young adults in a comprehensive and informative context.Cystic fibrosis, an inherited disease that affects the respiratory, digestive, skeletal, and reproductive systems, is the most common cause of chronic lung disease in children and young adults. In addition, CF is the most common fatal hereditary disorder affecting Caucasians in the United States. This accessible overview contains important information on the symptoms of CF, the difficulties involved in the day-to-day life of a CF sufferer, and the latest treatments available. This is an excellent resource for those who know someone with CF and want to have a better understanding of the disease.