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Adults with Cystic Fibrosis - Speaking from Experience
Personal stories of living with illness - Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is THE MOST COMMON LIFE THREATENING GENETIC DISORDER AMONG Australians. It is a disorder of the exocrine glands that predominantly affects respiratory and digestive organs. 1 in 25 Australians carry the CF gene deletion. There is a 25% chance that a child who carries will be born with CF. Adulthood is a time of emotional challenges for those living with CF, their partners, friends and families. Accessing the future in terms of relationships, career choices, transition from paediatric to adult critical care, health status, life expectancy and lung transplant options re an integral part of living with CF during adulthood. This ‘Speaking from Experience’ DVD features firsthand accounts from adults who are living every day with these issues.
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