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Lung function and weight evolution are important parameters in the follow-up of health condition in CF patients.
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Aim of this study was to investigate the influence of a 4-week multicomponent rehabilitation program on lung function (FEV1, FVC, LCI and Sraw) and weight in adolescent and adult cystic fibrosis patients.
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CF of mucoviscidose is de meest voorkomende autosomaal recessieve erfelijke aandoening van het Kaukasische ras. Respiratoire en gastro-intestinale symptomen staan bij deze aandoening op de voorgrond. De diagnose wordt bevestigd door een gestegen chloorconcentratie in het zweet. Pancreasenzymen, inhalatiemedicijnen en antibiotica enerzijds en fysiot...
Nebulizers are a potential source of contamination of the respiratory tract. Nevertheless, only a few clear guidelines regarding cleaning and disinfection of nebulizers are available. This survey aims to analyze the common household methods used by cystic fibrosis (CF) patients in Belgium.
A questionnaire about type of nebulizer, methods, and frequ...