Dear Readers,
We were very pleased with the positive response to the first edition of our monograph, and that it sold out very quickly. We were delighted to learn that the book is being used both by physicians dealing with cystic fibrosis on a daily basis and those preparing for their specialty examinations. It is also being used by dieticians, physiotherapists and psychologists involved in the treatment of patients as members of multidisciplinary teams.

The rapid development of new CFTR variant-specific therapies in cystic fibrosis has encouraged us to work swiftly on the second edition, which is supplemented with the latest developments in biotechnology. Responding to the interest in the book among specialists outside the field of pulmonology, we have significantly expanded the sections on gastroenterology, radiology, and physiotherapy. With hospital management staff in mind, we have prepared a practical chapter on how to organize a cystic fibrosis center in accordance with current European standards.

This second edition of the monograph, available as an e-book, has allowed us to overcome the size constraints of a printed book and also to modernize the chapter presenting the results of diagnostic imaging. We wish you enjoyable reading!

Prof. Dorota Sands
Scientific Editor