Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease of the mucus glands that affects many body systems. The disorder's most common signs and symptoms include progressive damage to the respiratory system and chronic digestive system problems. Mucus is a ... [... more]
Genetics Home Reference |
Carrier Screening for Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
CF carrier testing checks to see if parents-to-be have the abnormal gene that causes cystic fibrosis (CF). The test is taken through a sample of the parents' blood or saliva. Why: To check whether or not a person carries the abnormal gene that ... [... more]
March of Dimes |
Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis - Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms, treatment of this inherited condition. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-threatening disorder that causes severe lung damage and nutritional deficiencies. An inherited condition, ... [... more]
Mayo Clinic |
New drug shows promise in cystic fibrosis
LONDON (Reuters) - A new kind of cystic fibrosis drug, designed to bypass a genetic defect to treat the disease, has produced promising results in mid-stage clinical trials, Israeli researchers said on Thursday. The medicine, known as PTC124, is ... [... more]
National Library of Medicine |
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - At School
Children with cystic fibrosis can attend school and should be expected to take part fully in school activities, including sports and other extracurricular activities. It is important that teachers are educated about CF and that teachers, parents ... [... more]
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation |
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - ABPA
Aspergillus species is a fungus that often lives in the airways of adolescents and young adults with cystic fibrosis (CF). When people develop an allergic reaction to aspergillus, it is called Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis. ABPA affects ... [... more]
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation |
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Therapies
Thanks to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation-supported research, people with cystic fibrosis (CF) have more therapy options than ever before. There are drugs to help clear the thick CF mucus from airways, reduce inflammation and aerosolized antibiotics ... [... more]
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation |
The Stones Applaud: How Cystic Fibrosis Shaped My Childhood
 Phenomenal: Teresa's book about her life is excellent. She's a strong-willed, brilliant person who conveys her experiences without a hint of self-pity. She's articulate and honest, and she opened my eyes to the shortcomings of preventative medicine and [... more]
$24.95
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Cystic Fibrosis: The Ultimate Teen Guide (It Happened to ...
For Those Who Need To Know: Cystic fibrosis is much more than a chronic, life-threatening medical condition. The disease is bad enough, but it has far-reaching effects on many parts of the body. Those who suffer with it are condemned to a very [... more]
$42.00
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Cystic Fibrosis: A Guide for Patient and Family
Finally, an update source of information!: Im a teenager and was diagnosed with CF when I was born in 1989. It was recently that I wanted to do some more reading on my disease. I looked through some books and was shocked by what I was reading. As many of [... more]
$49.95
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The Power of Two: A Twin Triumph over Cystic Fibrosis
Amazing depiction of their interesting lives: I agree with what Tiffany wrote before me. I'm also an adult with CF, just hit 30. I had considered writing my own little CF memoir, but these girls did such an awesome job with their vivid depiction of their [... more]
$29.95
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Cystic Fibrosis (Facts)
very informative: it helped me write a paper for cystic fibrosis for school Author: Ann Harris Author: Anne Thomson Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 616.372 EAN: 9780199295807 Edition: 4th ISBN: 0199295808 Number Of Pages: 168 Publication Date: 2 [... more]
$27.95
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