This program begins by
looking at a typical day in the life of a cystic fibrosis sufferer. The
structure and function of the lungs are seen through a mixture of computer
graphics and real-life video. The problems encountered with cystic fibrosis
are compared with the functioning of a normal healthy lung. The program
provides a complete introduction to the following topics:• The lungs and
associated organs
• Ventilation of the lungs and gas exchange
• The role of mucus in the body
• Causes and symptoms of cystic fibrosis
• Applications of enzyme technology to modern medicine
• Measurement of lung function
• Genetic diseases and gene therapy
20 minutes
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