Respiratory Disorders in Adolescence

The following sections are included:

• Introduction

• Asthma

  • The Diagnosis of Asthma

  • Treatment

  • Collaboration with High Schools and Transition from Paediatric to Adult Health Care

• Cystic Fibrosis

  • Pulmonary Complications

  • Extrapulmonary Complications of CF

    • Pancreatic insufficiency and diabetes

    • Liver disease

    • Bone disease

    • Fertility

  • Lung Transplantation

• Non-CF Bronchiectasis

  • Recurrent Aspiration

  • Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia

  • Primary Immunodeficiency

• Acute Lung Disease

• Technology-Dependent Respiratory Disorders

• Adult Consequences of Neonatal Lung Disease

• Smoking Cessation

• References