David Orenstein, M.D., M.A.

David Orenstein, M.D., M.A.
Cystic Fibrosis Center Director Emeritus
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David Orenstein, M.D., M.A., is the Antonio J. and Janet Palumbo Professor of Cystic Fibrosis, and CF Center Director Emeritus at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. A CF doctor since 1975, he has published more than 200 articles and chapters. Of his three CF-related books, Cystic Fibrosis: A Guide for Patient and Family is in its 4th edition, and is used in many CF centers. When David is not working with patients or doing CF research, he spends time with his wife and son, swimming, reading, running, or knitting, though usually not at the same time.

Blog Posts

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Many people with cystic fibrosis experience hemoptysis. Although that can be serious and is often frightening, most often it's not as serious as you might think. Let me set the record straight.

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