Body mass index and its correlation with pulmonary function in patients with cystic fibrosis from Cartagena, Colombia

Abstract Background. Sinus-pulmonary manifestations are a major concern in CF patients. Pulmonary function shows a strong relationship with nutritional status. In Colombia, malnutrition is a public health issue; however there are no reports that fully analyze nutritional status and lung function in CF children. Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional study was developed with 32 patients registered in the CF Attention Program. Measurements were performed following the NIOSH Spirometry Training Guide. Body Mass Index (Z-Score) was calculated according to Onis.et.al. Correlation was determined by a regression model. Results. 14 children were able to perform the test with criteria for the study, mean for age 12.4 ± 3.4 years. % Forced Expiratory Volume1 and % Forced Vital Capacity means were 66.7 ± 28.5 and 69.5 ± 2.0, respectively. Body Mass Index (Z-score) mean was -1.17. BMI-regression for % Forced Expiratory Volume1, r2=0.31(P

• Autores: Gustavo José Mora García; Universidad de Cartagena; Enrique Ramos-Clason; Universidad de Cartagena; Fabio Anaya; Clínica Universitaria; Dacia Malambo García; Universidad de Cartagena; Claudio Gómez Alegría; Universidad Nacional de Colombia,; Doris Gómez Camargo; Universidad de Cartagena
• Fecha de publicación: 2011
• Institución: Universidad del Norte
• Repositorio: Repositorio Uninorte
• Idioma: eng
• OAI Identifier: oai:manglar.uninorte.edu.co:10584/2337
• Acceso en línea: http://rcientificas.uninorte.edu.co/index.php/salud/article/view/1546; http://hdl.handle.net/10584/2337
• License: http://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2