Powell, Jillian.

Explaining cystic fibrosis / Cystic fibrosis Jillian Powell. - Mankato, Minn. : Smart Apple Media, c2010. - 45 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm. - Explaining-- . - Explaining-- .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 42-43) and index.

What is cystic fibrosis? -- Cystic fibrosis : a brief history -- What causes cystic fibrosis? -- Screening and diagnosis -- The effects of cystic fibrosis -- How is cystic fibrosis managed? -- The cystic fibrosis team -- Infections and illness -- A special diet -- Clearing the airways -- Physical exercise -- Cystic fibrosis and families -- Cystic fibrosis at school -- Growing up with cystic fibrosis -- New treatments -- The future.

Discusses why cystic fibrosis occurs, how it is diagnosed, how it affects people, and how it is treated.

ISBN: 9781599203126 (hardcover) 159920312X (hardcover)

Source: 1299882 QBI

LCCN: 2008049288

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Cystic fibrosis.

LC Class. No.: RC858.C95 / P69 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 616.3/7