Cystic Fibrosis is a fatal genetic condition that affects people physically and mentally every day. This book describes the disease and the genetic causes behind it, follows researchers on their path to scientific discovery, identifies people who have excelled despite the condition, and tracks the latest treatments and research aimed at helping those with the condition. Sidebars highlight medical breakthroughs and the people who made them.
Overview of the respiratory and circulatory systems, with an explanation of how these systems bring oxygen to the body's cells and carry wastes away. Explores the major parts of each system and describes how scientists are working to find replacements for what fails or wears out.
Describes what it is like to live with lung cancer, explains what lung cancer is, traces the history of the disease, and discusses the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer, as well as coping strategies.
Outlines a twelve-minute, everyday workout program designed to help readers strengthen the heart and lungs, increase energy, and burn fat. Includes black-and-white photographs demonstrating how to perform various exercises.
The author recalls her memories of the last months of her father's life as she was called upon to care for him, and shares how they came to know and love one another in a greater way than ever before.