Cystic Fibrosis in Primary Care : An Essential Guide to a Complex, Multi-System Disease / edited by Douglas Lewis, MD, FAAFP.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Lewis, MD, FAAFP, Douglas, editor.

SpringerLink (Online service)

Series:

Medicine (Springer-11650)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Primary care (Medicine).

Respiratory organs--Diseases.

Respiratory organs.

General practice (Medicine).

Primary Care Medicine.

Pneumology/Respiratory System.

General Practice / Family Medicine.

Local Subjects:

Primary Care Medicine.

Pneumology/Respiratory System.

General Practice / Family Medicine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XIV, 182 pages) : 19 illustrations, 17 illustrations in color

Edition:

First edition 2020.

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2020.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Evolution of Cystic Fibrosis Care

CF Basics

CFTR Physiology

Spirometry in CF

Exercise for CF

The Inflammation of CF

CF Airway Clearance

Acute and Chronic Infection Management in CF

Sexual and Reproductive Health in CF

Gastrointestinal Disease and Nutrition in CF

CF Related Diabetes

Electrolyte Abnormalities in CF

CFTR Carrier Status

CFTR Correction Therapies

Psychology and Psychotherapy in CF.

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

978-3-030-25909-9

9783030259099

Access Restriction:

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