Trials of rhDNase in mixed groups of adults and children with cystic fibrosis (CF) have demonstrated improvements in lung function and well-being. This has led to many pediatric CF patients receiving regular rhDNase therapy although their response to treatment may not be the same as that seen in adu
Effects of parental involvement in treatment on the anxiety of children with cystic fibrosis
โ Scribed by Donald K. Granvold; Karen A. Woltman; Mary Jane Hocher
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 1990
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 609 KB
- Volume
- 7
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0738-0150
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