Anorexia nervosa in Cystic Fibrosis

Summary This article explores the challenges associated with diagnosing and managing eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa amongst adolescents and adults with cystic fibrosis. It reviews the known risk factors, generic verses disease specific eating disorder risk screening tools and considers th...

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Published in:	Paediatric respiratory reviews Vol. 26; pp. 24 - 26
Main Authors:	Linkson, Lynette, Macedo, P, Perrin, F.M.R, Elston, C.M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Elsevier Ltd 01-03-2018
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult Anorexia Nervosa - physiopathology Cystic fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis - psychology eating behaviours eating disorders Feeding Behavior Humans Patient Care Management Pediatrics Pulmonary/Respiratory Risk Assessment Risk Factors Cystic fibrosis eating behaviours eating disorders
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Summary:	Summary This article explores the challenges associated with diagnosing and managing eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa amongst adolescents and adults with cystic fibrosis. It reviews the known risk factors, generic verses disease specific eating disorder risk screening tools and considers the ethical dilemmas associated with critically low body mass indices. A case review is included to illustrate the complexities of managing both conditions in the context of declining respiratory function.
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ISSN:	1526-0542 1526-0550
DOI:	10.1016/j.prrv.2017.03.002