Lack of harmonization in sweat testing for cystic fibrosis – a national survey

2014 ◽  
Vol 74 (8) ◽  
pp. 708-712 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Lindegaard Christiansen ◽  
Mads Nybo
Keyword(s):  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Sweat Testing

scholarly journals Aerosol delivery practice in Italian Cystic Fibrosis centres: a national survey

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Simone Gambazza ◽  
Federica Carta ◽  
Anna Brivio ◽  
Carla Colombo
Keyword(s):  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Aerosol Delivery

Adult Cystic Fibrosis Presenting with Nasal Polyposis and Chronic Sinusitis

1994 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 237-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erica R. Thaler ◽  
Sean M. Smullen ◽  
David W. Kennedy
Keyword(s):  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
Nasal Polyposis ◽  
Chronic Sinusitis ◽  
Sweat Testing ◽  
General Aspects ◽  
Recurrent Nasal Polyposis

The diagnosis of cystic fibrosis is important to the otolaryngologist because of the association with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyposis. Eighty-five percent of patients are diagnosed under the age of 15, and diagnosis beyond age 20 is uncommon. We present two patients over 35 years of age in whom the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis was made during the course of workup and treatment for recurrent nasal polyposis and chronic sinusitis. To our knowledge, only one prior such case has been reported. This paper will provide a brief overview of the general aspects of the disease, discuss otolaryngic manifestations and management, and recommend indications for sweat testing in the adult.

scholarly journals Cystic Fibrosis in two Ghanaian Children

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 167-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Kwarteng Owusu ◽  
Gabrielle Obeng-Koranteng ◽  
Sandra Laryea Odai ◽  
Marie Charlyne Fatima Kilba ◽  
Parbie Abbeyquaye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
Genetic Testing ◽  
Severe Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
African Descent ◽  
Genetic Disorder ◽  
Pancreatic Insufficiency ◽  
Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Sweat Testing

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a severe life-limiting genetic disorder resulting from mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator gene and is reported to be more prevalent among Caucasians than people of African descent. The past three decades have seen a gradual increase in the reporting of CF in non-European populations with CF in all regions including Africa. We report on the first two known Ghanaian children diagnosed with CF presenting early in infancy. The first patient presented with severe acute malnutrition and persistent diarrhea resulting from severe exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. In the second patient, there were recurrent wheeze and recurrent pneumonia, severe dehydration with metabolic alkalosis. Diagnosis of CF in Ghana is challenging due to the absence of diagnostic tools such as sweat testing equipment. In the first patient, sweat testing and genetic testing were done in South Africa. In the second patient, sweat testing was not done but diagnosis was confirmed by genetic testing. Both patients presented with classical CF symptoms including Pseudomonas aeruginosa airway infection before age 6 months. Both children are currently alive and healthy on appropriate treatment. These case reports highlight the growing evidence of CF occurring in people of African descent and the diagnostic challenges faced in Africa.

Adherence to the 2007 cystic fibrosis pulmonary guidelines: A national survey of CF care centers

2012 ◽  
Vol 47 (5) ◽  
pp. 434-440 ◽  
Author(s):  
T.A. Glauser ◽  
P.H. Nevins ◽  
J.C. Williamson ◽  
M. Abdolrasulnia ◽  
G.D. Salinas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
National Survey

Sweat testing for cystic fibrosis: standards of performance in Australasia

2009 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 332-337 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Coakley ◽  
S. Scott ◽  
R. Mackay ◽  
R. Greaves ◽  
L. Jolly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
Sweat Testing

Sweat testing for cystic fibrosis: A review of New Zealand laboratories

2006 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 160-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Mackay ◽  
Peter George ◽  
Jean Kirk
Keyword(s):  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Sweat Testing

scholarly journals The Need for Quality Improvement in Sweat Testing Infants after Newborn Screening for Cystic Fibrosis

2010 ◽  
Vol 157 (6) ◽  
pp. 1035-1037 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vicky A. LeGrys ◽  
Susanna A. McColley ◽  
Zhanhai Li ◽  
Philip M. Farrell
Keyword(s):  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Newborn Screening ◽  
Sweat Testing

scholarly journals The impact of COVID-19 upon the delivery of exercise services within cystic fibrosis clinics in the United Kingdom

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Owen W Tomlinson ◽  
Zoe L Saynor ◽  
Daniel Stevens ◽  
Don Urquhart ◽  
Craig A Williams
Keyword(s):  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
United Kingdom ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Exercise Testing ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Future Practice

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedent change to clinical practice. As the impact upon delivery of exercise services for people with cystic fibrosis (CF) in the UK was unknown, this was characterised via a national survey. In total, 31 CF centres participated. Principal findings included a significant reduction in exercise testing, and widespread adaptation to deliver exercise training using telehealth methods. Promisingly, 71% stated that they would continue to use virtual methods of engaging patients in future practice. This does, however, highlight a need to develop sustainable and more standardised telehealth services further to manage patients moving forwards.

Cystic fibrosis. Problems encountered with sweat testing

JAMA ◽  
1978 ◽  
Vol 240 (18) ◽  
pp. 1987-1988 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. J. Rosenstein
Keyword(s):  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
Sweat Testing
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