Cystic Fibrosis

by Langwith, Jacqueline

• ISBN13: 9780737742459
• ISBN10: 0737742453
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-12-12
• Publisher: Greenhaven Pr

Summary

The ailments and conditions that afflict people today can be confusing, disturbing, and painful-both emotionally and physically. The Perspectives on Diseases and Disorders series provides clear, careful explanations that offer readers and researchers insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how people live with them, and the latest about treatment and prevention. All volumes in the series include primary and secondary viewpoints, bibliographies, detailed indexes, and lists of organizations to contact for additional information. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 7
Understanding Cystic Fibrosis
An Overview of Cystic Fibrosis	p. 13
The Life Expectancy for Cystic Fibrosis Patients Has Increased	p. 27
Gene Therapy and Genetic Research May Provide New Cystic Fibrosis Treatments	p. 33
A Common Food Preservative Might Help Cystic Fibrosis Sufferers	p. 39
Many Cystic Fibrosis Patients Also Suffer from Diabetes	p. 46
Lung Transplants May Be the Last Option for Some Cystic Fibrosis Patients	p. 52
Controversies About Cystic Fibrosis
Newborn Screening for Cystic Fibrosis Is Important	p. 59
Newborn Screening Has Downsides	p. 65
Genetic Testing for Cystic Fibrosis Should Be Routinely Offered	p. 71
Genetic Testing Is Worrisome and Should Not Be Routinely Offered	p. 77
Lung Transplants Extend Life for Many Cystic Fibrosis Patients	p. 87
Lung Transplants May Not Extend Life for Some Cystic Fibrosis Patients	p. 91
Personal Stories
Every Breath He Takes	p. 97
The Ups and Downs of Cystic Fibrosis	p. 105
A Mother's Story	p. 111
Glossary	p. 118
Chronology	p. 121
Organizations to Contact	p. 125
For Further Reading	p. 129
Index	p. 131
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