This encore presentation of the 2013 Professors Rounds series provides a current update on cystic fibrosis, which is no longer found exclusively in children and is now predominate in adults. The drugs and therapeutics that have produced advances in the treatment of this disease are presented. The importance of patient education and role of self- management in achieving the best quality of life are also discussed.
**Please note that this program requires the participant to view the entire intro video prior to taking the final quiz and obtaining a course certificate.**
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- Explain the pathophysiology of cystic fibrosis lung disease
- Summarize the history of improved survival in cystic fibrosis
- Evaluate the evidence for the role of inhaled medications as chronic therapy for CF lung disease
- Discuss the clinical benefit of ivacaftor in patients with cystic fibrosis and the G551D mutation.