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Covering all major aspects of cystic fibrosis (CF), this reference provides a conceptual framework for understanding the disease--with particular emphasis on the lung. The 13 contributed chapters address genetics; CF, CFTR, and abnormal electrolyte transport; mucus in CF; drug disposition in CF; the sweat gland; the pancreas in CF; pathophysiology of lung disease in CF; infection and inflammation of the lung in CF; treatment of pulmonary disease in patients with CF; pulmonary complications, CF and the reproductive systems; CF and the gastrointestinal tract; and the pathology of CF. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

ANNOTATION

This book contains black-and-white illustrations.

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Covering all major aspects of cystic fibrosis (CF), this reference provides a conceptual framework for understanding the disease--with particular emphasis on the lung. The 13 contributed chapters address genetics; CF, CFTR, and abnormal electrolyte transport; mucus in CF; drug disposition in CF; the sweat gland; the pancreas in CF; pathophysiology of lung disease in CF; infection and inflammation of the lung in CF; treatment of pulmonary disease in patients with CF; pulmonary complications, CF and the reproductive systems; CF and the gastrointestinal tract; and the pathology of CF. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

ACCREDITATION

Davis, Pamela B., MD, PhD (Case Western Reserve Univ)