Cystic Fibrosis

Pathway Contributor: Daina Kalnins

Contributions:

• What type of digestive enzymes (e.g. enteric-coated, buffered, fungal-derived, microbial-derived) provide the greatest benefit for children and adults with cystic fibrosis and pancreatic insufficiency?  

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• Do individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) who supplement their diets with fish oil supplements (containing the omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), have improved lung function compared with individuals with CF not consuming fish oil supplements?  

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• What evidence is there that individuals with cystic fibrosis who eat large quantities of the following foods: garlic, onions, watercress, horseradish, mustard, umeboshi plums, parsley, celery, rose pits tea, pickles, lemon and anti-inflammatory oils (nuts, seeds, cold-water fish) have reduced inflammation and reduced production of mucus?  

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• Does taking an oral zinc supplement improve immune function or reduce inflammatory responses in individuals with cystic fibrosis?  

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• Do infants with cystic fibrosis require salt (NaCl) supplements?  

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• What is the efficacy of using a glutathione (GSH) aerosol to improve the lung function and/or oxidative status of stable children, adolescents and/or adults with cystic fibrosis (CF)?  

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• Is oral and/or aerosolized N-acetylcysteine supplementation beneficial in reducing mucous viscosity or improving lung function in children, adolescents and adults with cystic fibrosis?  

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• How should iron status be assessed in individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF)?  

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• How should iron deficiency be treated in individuals with cystic fibrosis?  

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• Is iron supplementation contraindicated in individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) who are chronically colonized with Pseudomonas aeruginosa?  

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• What is the recommended dietary intake of calcium required to reduce the risk of low bone mineral density in individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF)?  

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• Does supplementing with magnesium at or above the Dietary Reference Value improve outcomes, such as muscle weakness, in children and adults with cystic fibrosis (CF)?  

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• Cystic Fibrosis Background

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