title: The Adolescent with Cystic Fibrosis.
abstract: The authors strive to give readers a sense of what it is like to care for adolescents with cystic fibrosis. Through case studies, they describe topics that are relevant to the care of patients with CF, including fertility and reproduction, compliance and independence, psychosocial functioning, terminal illness, recreational drug use and suicide, social issues, and other factors.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, MetroHealth Medical Center, 2500 MetroHealth Drive, Cleveland, OH 44109-1998, USA.
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Birnkrant
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hen
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Stern