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59: Nutritional Aspects of Pulmonary Conditions
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Published:November 2023
Ellen K. Bowser, MS, RDN, LDN, RN, FAND, Mary H. Wagner, MD, "Nutritional Aspects of Pulmonary Conditions", Pediatric Pulmonology, American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine, Michael J. Light, MD, FAAP, Kristin Van Hook, MD, MPH, FAAP
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Pulmonary disorders such as cystic fibrosis (CF), bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), and asthma may compromise a child’s growth and acquisition of specific nutrients, and nutritional deficiencies may adversely affect the overall course of these conditions. On the other hand, overnutrition plays a role in the development or severity of pulmonary disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or Prader-Willi syndrome. Thus, understanding nutritional issues is important in the care of children with pulmonary disorders.
Nutritional assessment of children with pulmonary conditions can be accomplished using the ABCDEF method (Table 59-1). Anthropometric data determine the child’s growth and body composition...
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