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9637930

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PredicateObject
rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
6-7
pubmed:dateCreated
1998-8-27
pubmed:abstractText
Cystic fibrosis is now an adult disease. The understanding of the basic pathophysiology of this disease has increased considerably over the past decade. This has resulted in effective management protocols and the development of innovative approaches to therapy. Management of young adults is complex and requires expert medical care delivered in a sensitive and appropriate way. The daily treatment schedule for many adults involves physiotherapy; nebulized, oral and i.v. drugs; exercise and nutritional supplements. Adherence to such treatment while living a busy school, work and social life is extremely difficult for patients. The psychological implications of having a disease with very significant morbidity and mortality also has an enormous impact on individuals with CF. Many of these issues have evolved as survival has increased and the next few decades may produce more unexpected 'genies'. These may be from the disease itself or from some of the exciting new treatments currently being developed. It is important that individuals with CF are fully involved in decisions relating to their treatment and that CF teams provide optimal and appropriate care to enable these young adults to enjoy their lives to the fullest extent.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0963-8288
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
20
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
217-25
pubmed:dateRevised
2005-11-16
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
The management of young adults with cystic fibrosis: 'genes, jeans and genies'.
pubmed:affiliation
Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre, Belfast City Hospital, Northern Ireland.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review