Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4171559 | Paediatric Respiratory Reviews | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The treatment of cystic fibrosis has improved significantly over the past three decades. Median survival has improved by decades and is now estimated to be 37 years. Many factors contribute to improvements in disease severity and outcome. This paper reviews the current evidence of three groups of important factors: genetic, environmental and healthcare related.
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Authors
Linda L. Wolfenden, Michael S. Schechter,