title: What you need to know about cystic fibrosis.
abstract: Many patients with cystic fibrosis now survive well into adulthood. Do you know how to help them?
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing at California State University in Chico, USA.
authors.forename: Janelle
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gardner
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy; D005820:Genetic Testing; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D016040:Lung Transplantation; D015997:Neonatal Screening; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration; D012138:Respiratory Therapy; D012944:Social Support; D013727:Terminal Care