Anorexia nervosa in cystic fibrosis

Lynette Linkson; Patricia Macedo; Felicity M R Perrin; Caroline M Elston

doi:10.1016/j.prrv.2017.03.002

Anorexia nervosa in cystic fibrosis

Paediatr Respir Rev. 2018 Mar:26:24-26. doi: 10.1016/j.prrv.2017.03.002. Epub 2017 Mar 23.

Authors

Lynette Linkson¹, Patricia Macedo², Felicity M R Perrin², Caroline M Elston²

Affiliations

¹ Adult Cystic Fibrosis Service, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS. Electronic address: lynette.linkson@nhs.net.
² Adult Cystic Fibrosis Service, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS.

PMID: 28539256
DOI: 10.1016/j.prrv.2017.03.002

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Cystic fibrosis; eating behaviours; eating disorders.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adult
Anorexia Nervosa / physiopathology*
Cystic Fibrosis / psychology*
Feeding Behavior*
Humans
Patient Care Management
Risk Assessment
Risk Factors