<p>Cystic fibrosis afflicts approximately 30,000 Americans. The average age of survival has been steadily increasing, but not quickly enough: a child born with cystic fibrosis today can only expect to live 35 to 40 years. </p><p>In this valuable new addition to the <i>Your Personal Health</i> series, Dr. Wayne Kepron offers a comprehensive look at the disease that afflicts so many young people. Topics include:<ul><li />Symptoms of cystic fibrosis<li />Making a diagnosis<li />Complications of the disease<li />Treatments (including lung transplants)<li />Techniques and precautions in lung care<li />Transition into adulthood<li />Prospects for gene therapy<li />End-of-life issues</ul></p><p>Using diagrams, charts and case studies, <b>Cystic Fibrosis</b> is designed for patients, their families, and caregivers. It is both a quick reference guide and a tool for in-depth study. </p>