Product Description
Univ. of Pittsburgh, PA. Text is designed specifically for patients with cystic fibrosis and their families. Explains the disease process, outlines the fundamentals of diagnosing and screening, and addresses the challenges of treatment for those living with CF. Includes new material on carrier testing, infection control, and more. Previous edition: c1997. Softcover.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 11 reviews)

Best CF Book Ever by R. Teribery (Erie, PA)

5 Stars
November 17, 2008
My daughter was diagnosed in 1997 at 1 month of age. Fortunately for our family we had the best specialist to help diagnose and treat her condition almost from day 1 of her life. And her doctor is none other than Dr. Orenstein himself (or just Dr. O to us). I can speak from personal knowledge that he is without a doubt the most informative doctor I have ever been around. He truly cares about the children in his care and he takes a proactive role in their health and well-being. His book is considered the CF bible by those in the know in the Pediatric Pulmonary field. As you read this picture a man with a bow tie and sandals explaining this to you. It is very easy to read and understand which when it comes to this disease is very important. I am happy to say that my daughter is almost 12 and thanks to Dr. O and his staff is in excellent health. If you know someone with this disease get them this book or better yet get it for yourself as well. Knowledge and understanding of the disease can really help.

An Excellent Book on CF Care by Ann M. Robinson (California)

5 Stars
July 23, 2006
This book accurately describes the disease cystic fibrosis (CF) and offers guidance in self-management on day to day problems. As a mother of a son who has CF, I highly recommend this book to any family dealing with CF.

A must have if you are a CF Parent by Charles Castonguay (Avon, CT)

5 Stars
January 06, 2006
I eagerly await the 3rd edition of this book. As a fully involved CF parent, my 8y/o daughter's care has benefited from my increased knowledge. I can form theories and question her caregivers from a more informed perspective and that is a win-win situation. If you have a child with CF, you should have this book. I call it the CF Bible.(Although encyclopedia would be a more accurate description.) I feel this book should be given to the parents of all newly diagnosed children.

Finally, an update source of information! by Vince (Ny)

5 Stars
December 11, 2004
Im a teenager and was diagnosed with CF when I was born in 1989. It was recently that I wanted to do some more reading on my disease. I looked through some books and was shocked by what I was reading. As many of you know, the out-of-date books on CF can have some very frightening information, like death and more infections, and etc. It was I discovered this book that I was so much more relaxed about my condition. This book is up-to-date and tells the real facts about this disease. After reading this, my disease doesn't scare me anymore. If you are a teen, like me, I suggest you read thid. If you know anybody with CF, you should read this book or have them read this. Don't let them read those early books on CF with the grim facts...have them read this with the true and helpful facts.

GREAT BOOK! by Krystin Moonan (New York)

5 Stars
March 16, 2004
I really enjoyed this book. Anyone who needs to learn anything about Cystic Fibrosis should definitely buy this. It covers everything! I read the whole thing in 4 days and I understand so much more now.

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