Anorexia nervosa in cystic fibrosis. (March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Linkson, Lynette; Macedo, Patricia; Perrin, Felicity M.R.; Elston, Caroline M.
• Is Part Of: Paediatric respiratory reviews. Volume 26(2018)
• Page Start: 24
• Page End: 26
• Publication Date: 2018-03
• Subjects: Cystic fibrosis -- eating disorders -- eating behaviours; Pediatric respiratory diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory Tract Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory Therapy -- Periodicals; Child -- Periodicals; Appareil respiratoire -- Infections, chez l'enfant -- Périodiques; Appareil respiratoire -- Maladies, chez l'enfant -- Périodiques; 618.922
• DOI: 10.1016/j.prrv.2017.03.002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1526-0542

Abstract

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.