Increasing life expectancy in cystic fibrosis: Advances and challenges
Kimberly McBennett, Pamela B. Davis, Michael W. Konstan
Abstract
Since the first description of cystic fibrosis in 1938, there have been significant advances in both quality of life and longevity for people living with this disease. In this article we describe the milestones of the last 80 years and what we perceive to be the remaining barriers to normalcy for this population.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCystic fibrosisLife expectancyIntensive care medicineInternal medicineEnvironmental healthPopulationCystic Fibrosis Research Advances