Cystic Fibrosis in Adults

This manual combines research principles with practical guidelines for the clinical care of adult cystic fibrosis patients. There are discussions of clinical manifestations, pathophysiology, treatment options, patient management problems, and progress in developing new therapies.

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This volume links the very latest advances in cystic fibrosis research with clear, comprehensive, practical guidelines for the clinical care of adult CF patients. The book is unique in its focus on the symptoms, complications, treatment decisions, and quality-of-life concerns that arise after CF patients reach adulthood. Major sections cover the pulmonary disease and its complications, the gastrointestinal and nutritional problems associated with CF, and the other organ systems affected by CF. Coverage includes descriptions of molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ-level physiology and clinical manifestations of CF. Emphasis is on differential diagnosis, diagnostic approaches, current treatment options, and practical patient management recommendations. The book also includes chapters on reproductive issues, adult social issues, and the U.S. National Cystic Fibrosis Foundation