Abramovitz, Melissa, 1954-

Cystic fibrosis / by Melissa Abramovitz. - Farmington Hills, Mich. : San Diego, Calif. : Lucent Books ; Thomson/Gale, c2003. - 96 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Diseases and disorders . - Diseases and disorders series. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 79-81) and index.

What is cystic fibrosis? -- What causes cystic fibrosis? -- Treatment -- Living with cystic fibrosis -- The future.

Explores the history, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of cystic fibrosis, reviews ongoing research, and discusses how to live with the incurable genetic disease that is often called "65 Roses."

ISBN: 1590182995 (lib. bdg.)

LCCN: 2002152876

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Cystic fibrosis.
Diseases.

LC Class. No.: RC858.C95 / A274 2003

Dewey Class. No.: 616.3/7