Handbook of Cystic Fibrosis
Handbook of Cystic Fibrosis
Adis | Internal Medicine | Nov. 07 2016 | ISBN-10: 3319325027 | 99 pages | pdf | 2.51 mb
Adis | Internal Medicine | Nov. 07 2016 | ISBN-10: 3319325027 | 99 pages | pdf | 2.51 mb
Authors: Filbrun, Amy G., Lahiri, Thomas, Ren, Clement L
Concise yet complete overview of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical features of cystic fibrosis and an in-depth review of the most up-to-date methods of diagnosis, symptom management, and therapies provides clinician's with an excellent quick reference tool
The easily accessible text is enhanced with full color images, figures, tables, and graphs that further summarize the field
Written by world-renowned experts in the field of cystic fibrosis research and clinical management
This concise manual provides clinicians and other related health care professionals with an essential reference tool to the background of cystic fibrosis, and the management and treatment of this disease. The latest guidelines are reviewed and current and emerging treatments are discussed in the latter chapters. Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition where a mutation in the gene coding for the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) causes loss of function. The dysfunction of CFTR results in the production of thick mucus in the lungs and digestive tract, causing pulmonary and gastrointestinal manifestations. The incidence of cystic fibrosis in Europe and the US ranges between 1 in 2,000 and 1 in 25,000.
Number of Pages
XII, 99
Number of Illustrations and Tables
2 b/w illustrations, 7 illustrations in colour
Topics
Pneumology/Respiratory System
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