title: Care of the adult patient with cystic fibrosis.
abstract: Recently published consensus statements and conference proceedings from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation provide new direction with regard to the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of the adult patient with cystic fibrosis (CF). Survival has improved through early diagnosis and improved treatment, and aggressive management of complications. The current state of knowledge, the most recent evidence-based treatment options, and essentials of nursing care for the adult patient with CF are outlined.
authors.affiliation: Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT, USA.
authors.forename: Barbara S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Aronson
authors.forename: Melissa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Marquis
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods; D008136:Longevity; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010641:Phenotype; D018456:Reproductive Medicine / Q000379:methods; D012138:Respiratory Therapy / Q000379:methods; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000379:methods