title: Cystic fibrosis.
abstract: Cystic fibrosis has been regarded as a disease of infants. Yet, with improved management, a high percentage of patients how survive into young adulthood. In addition, mild cases may not be detected until long after infance. The older patient often has minimal symptoms, and the majority are socially active and  productive.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013546:Sweating
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents