Body mass index and its correlation with pulmonary function in patients with cystic fibrosis from Cartagena, Colombia

Body mass index and its correlation with pulmonary function in patients with cystic fibrosis from Cartagena, Colombia

Background. Sinus-pulmonary manifestations are a major concern in CF patients. Pulmonary function shows a strong relationship with nutritional status. In Colombia, malnutrition is a public health issue; however there are no reports that fully analyze nutritional status and lung function in CF childr...

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Main Authors: Gustavo Mora García, Enrique Ramos Clason, Fabio Anaya Lorduy, Dacia Malambo García, Claudio Gómez Alegría, Doris Gómez Camargo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad del Norte 2011-01-01
Series:Salud Uninorte
Subjects:
cystic fibrosis
nutritional status
body mass index
spirometry
Online Access:http://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=81722530005

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