Inflamed Esophagus Cause of Oral Aversion for 3 Children With CF

Difficulties with eating and proper nutrition for cystic fibrosis (CF) patients may be due to an inflammation of the esophagus known as eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), according to a report on three young children in the U.S. Shared traits, particularly gastrointestinal issues like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and abdominal pain that leave children…

UF Study Links Proton Pump Inhibitor Use with More Frequent Hospitalization in CF Patients

Doctors should frequently re-evaluate the use of protein pump inhibitors (PPIs) for cystic fibrosis (CF) patients, urges a University of Florida study which warns that long-term PPI use leads to a higher risk of hospitalization for pulmonary exacerbations. Identifying risk factors associated with pulmonary exacerbations is critical since they cause a decline…