Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (also known as CF or mucoviscidosis) is a hereditary disease that affects the exocrine (mucus) glands of the lungs, liver, pancreas, and intestines, causing disability due to multi-system failure.
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The length and quality of life of people with cystic fibrosis (CF) is continuously improving. With rapid advances in CF care, understanding new opportunities and challenges in caring for CF patients...
The stethoscope is one of the most basic instruments used by practitioners for initial diagnosis of respiratory conditions. The market for stethoscopes offers many options, with prices ranging from a...
Medical Guidelines
To provide best evidence statements for the evaluation of airway clearance technique...
To provide practice recommendations for genetic counselors whose clients are considering cystic fibrosis (CF) carrier testing or seeking information regarding CF carrier test results...
