Cystic Fibrosis: A Guide for Patient and Family (Paperback)

~ David Michael Orenstein (Author)

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Product Description

Written by Dr. David Orenstein, director of one of the nation's leading CF centers, this one-of-a-kind guide offers clear explanations and real-world advice on cystic fibrosis and its management. Patients, families, and health care professionals will find practical and reassuring information on day-to-day concerns--school, travel, exercise, nutrition, medication--as well as on physiological effects, treatments, complications, long-term issues, and the prospects for a cure.Updated and revised throughout, the Second Edition helps readers find the information they need quickly. Each chapter now begins a with a quick list, so the reader can know at a glance what topics are covered. The book also provides a handy glossary of terms ... a glossary of commonly prescribed drugs ... techniques for clearing the airway ... recipes new chapters on genetics, the basic cellular defect in cystic fibrosis, and cystic fibrosis and adulthood.

Product Details

• Paperback: 462 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2nd edition (January 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0397516533
• ISBN-13: 978-0397516537
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,184,223 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Definite "Must Read", March 8, 2000

By	Jake Hathaway (SLC, UT) - See all my reviews

This book is an essential read for: Anyone who has a child with CF, anyone who has a friend with CF, anyone who has a sibling with CF, anyone who has a spouse with CF, anyone who has a parent with CF, anyone who works with people with CF. In short, if you have any contact at all with someone with CF, this book can help educate you. I have had CF for 25 yrs now, and I learned more than a few things.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Knowledge is power!, August 22, 2000

By	The Petersons (Portland, Oregon) - See all my reviews

My daughter was just diagnosed with CF. The pulmonary specialist gave me a copy of this book and I couldn't put it down. It is certainly a valuable reference tool in how to best combat this condition. We only hope a third edition will be put into print soon so as to update all of us on the constantly changing advances made in the field. Buy this book and keep it accessible, you will need it!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I have read every bit of material on CF this book has it all, February 3, 1999

By A Customer

Since my daughter was diagnosed 11 years ago with CF I have searched for any bit of material of this disease I could find. What I did find was bits and pieces that did not cover all the aspects of CF. This book leaves nothing out. I have shared it with my whole family.