Author : Cormac McCarthy
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (115 download)
Book Synopsis Factors Affecting Prognosis and Prediction of Outcome in Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease by : Cormac McCarthy
Download or read book Factors Affecting Prognosis and Prediction of Outcome in Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease written by Cormac McCarthy and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a multisystem disorder with a significantly shortened life expectancy with the major cause of mortality related to lung disease. Inflammation is seen in the CF airways from a very early age and contributes significantly to symptoms and disease progression. As the condition worsens over time, lung function declines, usually measured by Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1)% predicted, and extra-pulmonary complications often manifest. While the life expectancy in CF is still short, the median age of death and predicted survival age are continually increasing. Therapeutic interventions for CF have improved significantly in the last 20 years and now there are targeted therapies towards specific elements in CF that may impact upon exacerbation frequency, symptoms, and eventually mortality due to lung disease.