Explaining... Cystic Fibrosis
No. of pages 48
Published: 2013
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The Explaining series looks at a range of conditions, illnesses and disabilities that affect children and adults all over the world. The books explain why they occur, how they are diagnosed, how they affect people and how they can be treated.
Explaining: Cystic Fibrosis will help you understand what cystic fibrosis is and how it affects people. Case studies illustrate what is like to live with cystic fibrosis and how people with the condition manage it to live full and happy lives.
This book is part of a book series called Explaining .
There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2013 by Hachette Children's Group .
Jillian Powell is an experienced writer of children's fiction and non-fiction.
This book has the following chapters: 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 Glossary Further information Index
