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Cystic fibrosis�is a disease that affects the entire body.�It tends to be thought of as primarily a pulmonary disease since pulmonary decline is the main factor in early mortality.�Because of the multi-system nature of the disease, a better understanding of cystic fibrosis expands the family physician’s understanding of subjects ranging from�genetics to pulmonary function to nutrition to colon transport to hydration to electrolyte management.�The primary care philosophy is unique in that it always considers how a narrow problem can affect an individual globally. Cystic Fibrosis care�can often feel fractured to patients as they are sent to multiple specialists to deal with problems outside of the comfort level of a prior or current specialist. With a broad medical philosophy, care is more inclusive as clinicians can manage topics such as diabetes and preventive care without multiple referrals and additional appointments. Family physicians are well-positioned and well-qualified to competently meet many of the care needs of those with cystic fibrosis. This book is edited by a family medicine physician who has specialist level experience with the disease. It opens with a background on cystic fibrosis foundations and centers to familiarize the reader. The next chapter gives a basic overview of the disease. Each of the subsequent chapters provide a comprehensive look at how cystic fibrosis affects other areas of the body that the primary care physician should be familiar with.�Major components of cystic fibrosis such as physiology, spirometry, inflammation, airway clearance, chronic infection, cystic fibrosis related diabetes and pancreatic insufficiency, among others, are thoroughly explained.� � Written by experts in the field, Cystic Fibrosis in Primary Care appeals to all family physicians as well as specialists, residents, medical students physician assistants and nurse practitioners alike. � � �Typham this is the title: Cystic Fibrosis in Primary Care An Essential Guide to a Complex, Multi-System Disease 1st Edition