Anorexia nervosa in Cystic Fibrosis
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.
Source: Paediatric Respiratory Reviews - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Lynette Linkson, P. Macedo, F.M.R. Perrin, C.M. Elston Tags: Review Source Type: research
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