Cystic Fibrosis
Definition
Incidence
Risk Factors
Symptoms
Evaluation
Treatment
GI problems
lung disease
questions for doctor
specialist
surgery
Home Care
taking control
using an inhaler
warning signs
wheezing
Prevention
Outlook
Complications
Underlying Cause
Genetics
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Cystic Fibrosis Outlook
What to expect with cystic fibrosis:
There is no cure for cystic fibrosis.
The long-term prognosis for this disease is poor.
The average life expectancy is 35 years.
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Cystic Fibrosis Complications
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Last Updated: Mar 24, 2008
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Cystic Fibrosis References:
Aswani N, Taylor CJ, McGaw J, Pickering M, Rigby AS. Pubertal growth and development in cystic fibrosis: a retrospective review. Acta Paediatr. 2003 Sep;92(9):1029-32.
Long JM, Fauset-Jones J, Dixon MJ, Worthington-Riley D, Sharma V, Patel L, David TJ. Annual review hospital visits for patients with cystic fibrosis. J R Soc Med. 2001;94 Suppl 40:12-6.
Prescott WA Jr, Johnson CE. Antiinflammatory therapies for cystic fibrosis: past, present, and future. Pharmacotherapy. 2005 Apr;25(4):555-73.
Schoni MH, Casaulta-Aebischer C. Nutrition and lung function in cystic fibrosis patients: review. Clin Nutr. 2000 Apr;19(2):79-85.
