Characterising the nutritional status of children with primary ciliary dyskinesia
Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare, heterogeneous genetic disorder where impaired mucociliary clearance is caused by dysfunctional motile cilia leading to bronchiectasis. There is limited evidence characterising the nutritional status of children with PCD, although lower body mass index (BMI) z-score has been associated with worse lung function (FEV1).
Source: Clinical Nutrition - Category: Nutrition Authors: Marino LV, Harris A, Johnstone C, Friend A, Newell C, Miles EA, Lucas JS, Calder PC, Walker WT Tags: Original article Source Type: research