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Enteral nutrition in cystic fibrosis

Angelika Kędzior1, Beata Łabuz-Roszak2, Sylwia Jezierska3

  • 1Katedra i Zakład Podstawowych Nauk Medycznych, Wydział Zdrowia Publicznego w Bytomiu, Śląski Uniwersytet Medyczny w Katowicach, Bytom, Polska

Wiadomosci Lekarskie (Warsaw, Poland : 1960)
|January 27, 2020
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Enteral nutrition significantly benefits cystic fibrosis patients who struggle with weight gain on high-energy diets. This method improves quality of life and reduces respiratory infections with minimal side effects.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Nutrition Science
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder requiring comprehensive management.
  • Early detection through newborn screening enables prompt treatment.
  • Nutritional support is a critical component of CF therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the benefits and risks of enteral nutrition in cystic fibrosis patients.
  • To assess the impact of enteral nutrition on weight, quality of life, and infection rates in CF patients.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 53 cystic fibrosis patients (15 males, 38 females).
  • Inclusion criteria: at least one month of enteral nutrition, underweight, and no weight gain on high-energy oral diet.
  • Data collected using a self-constructed questionnaire.

Main Results:

  • Median weight gain of 7 kg was observed with enteral nutrition.
  • Over 79% reported no side effects; minor issues included local infections and balloon prolapse.
  • All patients reported benefits, primarily weight gain and improved quality of life.
  • 41.5% experienced a decrease in respiratory infection frequency.

Conclusions:

  • Enteral nutrition is an effective strategy for cystic fibrosis patients unresponsive to high-energy oral diets.
  • It leads to significant weight gain, enhanced quality of life, and potentially fewer respiratory infections.
  • The method is well-tolerated with a low incidence of adverse events.
Abstract

Keywords:
cystic fibrosismalnutritionenteral nutrition

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