Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. A three-month supplementation with different fatty acid combinations demonstrated that increased dietary DHA decreased inflammatory markers and markers of infection while increased dietary arachidonic acid (AA) decreased FENO...
N-Acetylcysteine Affects Lung Function in Cystic Fibrosis
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Patients who supplemented with N-acetyl cysteine maintained their level of lung function longer than 6 months compared to the placebo group that experienced a 4% loss of FEV1 over the same 6 month period. A multi-centered American study...
Probiotic Lactobacillus in Cystic Fibrosis
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Six months of supplementation with the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri significantly improved the number of pulmonary exacerbations and number of upper respiratory and gastrointestinal infections in the participating subjects with...
Diagnostic Findings for Cystic Fibrosis
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Physicians use different diagnostic tests and criteria to diagnose individuals with cystic fibrosis. Most commonly, cystic fibrosis is diagnosed when there are physical abnormalities characteristic of cystic fibrosis such as...
Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Nutritional Deficiencies in Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. This article discusses the role of diet and nutrient supplementation in the treatment of cystic fibrosis. The diet of cystic fibrosis patients plays an integral part in their longevity and staying free of symptoms. At the...
Whey Protein Improves Health of Young-Adult Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Cystic fibrosis patients taking whey protein at 10 grams per day had 46.6% higher levels of glutathione - a major defense against lung infections. Chronic lung infections form a major threat to the prognosis of cystic...
High Levels of Vitamin A are Important for Cystic Fibrosis
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a study of 98 cystic fibrosis patients, those with the highest percentile of retinol intake were associated with a significant improvement of lung health. Chronic respiratory infections in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients are...
Magnesium Clears up Mucus and Improves Breathing in Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Study showed 300mg of magnesium demonstrated a 5.6% improvement in the severity of cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is caused by a genetic defect on chromosome 7 that is responsible for making cystic fibrosis...
Salt Water Helps Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Double-blind, parallel-group study shows hypertonic saline improved the vital capacity of cystic fibrosis patients by 81 %. The life expectancy of cystic fibrosis patients has dramatically improved since the 1950’s, however...
Mannitol Helps Lung Function in Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Those inhaling mannitol had 29% less worsening episodes and 30% less need for antibiotics. Lung health is severely impaired in cystic fibrosis patients, because of a defective chloride channel that results in an accumulation...
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