Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-13-2016

Description

The purpose of this review was to identify the history of and advances in cystic fibrosis (CF). New treatment plans, medication developments, and a historical perspective of airway clearance therapy (ACT) will be presented. The importance of treatment compliance and time management in the care of cystic fibrosis patients will also be discussed. Furthermore, the development of cystic fibrosis clinics and the pivotal role they play in the treatment of the disease will be addressed. Lastly, a brief discussion concerning the need for and process of lung transplantation will be reported.

Copyright Statement

© All rights are reserved by Courtney Utley and Kristen McHenry. This document was originally published by the EC Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine.

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