Cystic fibrosis. Newly diagnosed.
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common, life threatening genetic disorder in Caucasians. CF causes the body to produce abnormally thick and sticky mucus in several different parts of the body, most prominently in the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system. It also affects the pancreas, lea...
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| Language: | English |
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[San Francisco, California, USA] :
Kanopy Streaming,
2014.
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| Summary: | Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common, life threatening genetic disorder in Caucasians. CF causes the body to produce abnormally thick and sticky mucus in several different parts of the body, most prominently in the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system. It also affects the pancreas, leading to serious digestive problems. Despite advances in diagnosis and treatment, there is no cure. This Speaking from experience program offers offer first-hand accounts from people who have been recently diagnosed with CF. It was produced in partnership with CF VIC. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 40 min.) : digital, .flv file, sound |
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