Review article

https://doi.org/10.13112/PC.2015.12

Clinical presentations of cystic fi brosis in adulthood

Dorian Tješić-Drinković ; Klinički bolnički centar Zagreb
Duška Tješić-Drinković

Abstract

Medical care for individuals with cystic fi brosis has resulted in dramatic improvement in survival and subsequently a signifi cant
change in the epidemiology of cystic fi brosis, bringing new challenges for patients and professionals. With an increasing number of
patients reaching adult age, the impact of nutritional compromise and chronic infl ammation on diff erent organ systems has become
increasingly manifest. The potential long term eff ect of medical interventions and therapies in early life, which aim to avoid,
minimize or delay complications that occur later in life, should be considered as part of the strategies infl uencing the patient quality
of life and long vitality.

Keywords

cystic fi brosis; adult

Hrčak ID:

142549

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/142549

Publication date:

26.6.2015.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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