Abstract
Sir .—The value of nutritional supplementation in cystic fibrosis (CF) has been raised in the February issue of theJournal(129:165, 1975). The results of one year of complete dietary supplementation in patients with CF receiving enzyme replacement were described as promising, but not definitive. When experimental and control groups were compared, the progression of changes in the chest roentgenograms was similar in both groups, and no significant difference was found in the rates of increase of height. Duke Medical Center and the National Institutes of Health have analyzed the maximum achieved heights Percentile distribution of maximum achieved heights and weights of 60 persons over age 20 with cystic fibrosis. Percentiles determined by comparison with Iowa growth charts up to age 18 2 ; extrapolated beyond age 18 by comparison with figures published by Montoye et al. 3 MAXIMUM ACHIEVED HEIGHTS AND WEIGHTS 1% 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% 99% 100%
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
