title: Primary pulmonary care of the patient with cystic fibrosis.
abstract: This article presents an overview of the pathophysiology, presentation, diagnosis, current therapy, and promising new research of cystic fibrosis. Focus is on the care of the cystic fibrosis patient by the community primary care provider and coordination of care between primary care providers and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Centers.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Hendricks
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002664:Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D012138:Respiratory Therapy; D013542:Sweat / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents