Cystic Fibrosis - Wacky Juice Machines

Cystic Fibrosis: Wacky Juice Machines, guides readers through a story about Cystic Fibrosis (CF) that answers many questions about this complex condition, including: What is it? How do you get it? What does it do? How do you treat it? The story uses an analogy that compares your body to a juice machine and is written in easy to understand language with vibrant illustration to ensure it is comprehensive while being fun, comforting, and hopeful. It includes a glossary of common words you'll hear doctors use through treatment and a 'Facts' section containing important information. Additional special sections describe common CF symptoms, airway clearance therapies, nutritional facts and tips, and provide a comprehensive list of the doctors and other medical specialists that work with CF patients. This informative and enjoyable book is part of the series The Strength of My Scars, written and illustrated by surgeon, Maria Baimas-George.

Product details

• Authors: Maria Baimas-George, Maria (Carolinas Medical Center Baimas-George
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.02.2024
• EAN: 9781009440813
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0944081-3
• No. of pages: 28
• Dimensions: 205 mm x 205 mm x 10 mm
• Series: The Strength of My Scars
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; MEDICAL / Pediatrics, MEDICAL / Pulmonary & Thoracic Medicine, JUVENILE NONFICTION / School & Education, Coping with illness & specific conditions, Respiratory medicine, Paediatric medicine, Interest age: from c 5 years, Educational material, HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases & Conditions / General, Paediatric medicine / child and adolescent medicine