Anorexia nervosa in cystic fibrosis

Autor: Felicity Perrin, P. Macedo, Lynette Linkson, Caroline Elston
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: Linkson, L, Macedo, P, Perrin, F M R & Elston, C M 2017, ' Anorexia nervosa in Cystic Fibrosis ', Paediatric Respiratory Reviews . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prrv.2017.03.002
ISSN: 1526-0542
Popis: 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.
Databáze: OpenAIRE