Clinical practice guidelines from the cystic fibrosis foundation for preschoolers with cystic fibrosis

Thomas Lahiri, Sarah E. Hempstead, Cynthia Brady, Carolyn L. Cannon, Kelli Clark, Michelle E. Condren, Margaret F. Guill, R. Paul Guillerman, Christina G. Leone, Karen Maguiness, Lisa Monchil, Scott W. Powers, Margaret Rosenfeld, Sarah Jane Schwarzenberg, Connie L. Tompkins, Edith T. Zemanick, Stephanie D. Davis

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Abstract

Cystic fibrosis (CF) clinical care guidelines exist for the care of infants up to age 2 years and for individuals ≥6 years of age. An important gap exists for preschool children between the ages of 2 and 5 years. This period marks a time of growth and development that is critical to achieve optimal nutritional status and maintain lung health. Given that disease often progresses in a clinically silent manner, objective and sensitive tools that detect and track early disease are important in this age group. Several challenges exist that may impede the delivery of care for these children, including adherence to therapies. A multidisciplinary committee was convened by the CF Foundation to develop comprehensive evidence-based and consensus recommendations for the care of preschool children, ages 2 to 5 years, with CF. This document includes recommendations in the following areas: routine surveillance for pulmonary disease, therapeutics, and nutritional and gastrointestinal care.

Original languageEnglish (US)
JournalPediatrics
Volume137
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2016

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Funding Information:
Funding was provided by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

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