Physical activity and self treatment in cystic fibrosis.
نویسندگان
چکیده
منابع مشابه
Physical activity and self treatment in cystic fibrosis.
A programme of increased physical activity and self treatment based on the forced expiration technique was introduced to 14 adolescent patients with cystic fibrosis, diagnosed since infancy or early childhood, who had gastrointestinal and pulmonary symptoms. Twelve patients who fulfilled the one year programme had unchanged clinical conditions, pulmonary function tests, and chest x ray films. T...
متن کاملPhysical activity assessment in cystic fibrosis: A position statement.
BACKGROUND The aim of this position statement was to inform the choice of physical activity tools for use within CF research and clinical settings. METHODS A systematic review of physical activity tools to explore evidence for reliability, validity, and responsiveness. Narrative answers to "four key questions" on motion sensors, questionnaires and diaries were drafted by the core writing team...
متن کاملNutritional Assesment in Cystic Fibrosis Patients( Iran and Newzeland)
Introduction: Patients with Cystic Fibrosis have increased risk of malnutrition. Early detection of nutritional deterioration enables prompt intervention and correction. The aims of this project were to: - Define the nutritional status of CF patients in Iran and New Zealand - Compare and contrast the MacDonald Nutritional Screening tool with the Australasian guidelines for Nutrition in Cyst...
متن کاملMaintaining Respiratory Health in Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that primarily affects the lungs and the digestive system, however, it also affects a number of other organs and systems. More than 90% of mortality of CF patients is due to lung complications. Healthy lungs are important for a long life for people with CF, We will discuss two important topics for maintaining respiratory health. Chronic use of drug...
متن کاملPrevalence of Cystic Fibrosis Trans-membrane Conductance Regulator Gene common mutations in children with cystic fibrosis in Isfahan, Iran
Background: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common lethal genetic disorder of Cystic Fibrosis Trans-membrane Conductance (CFTR) Regulator gene mutations. We aimed to investigate common mutations in CF patients and to assess its possible relationship with clinical presentations. Materials and Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted on 36 CF patients who were referred to a tertiary ped...
متن کاملذخیره در منابع من
با ذخیره ی این منبع در منابع من، دسترسی به آن را برای استفاده های بعدی آسان تر کنید
ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Archives of Disease in Childhood
سال: 1986
ISSN: 0003-9888,1468-2044
DOI: 10.1136/adc.61.4.362