Overview
What is cystic fibrosis?
What are the main signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis?
How is cystic fibrosis diagnosed?
What are some of the main medical treatments for cystic fibrosis?
Have any supplements been studied for cystic fibrosis?
How could diet affect cystic fibrosis?
Are there any other treatments for cystic fibrosis?
What causes cystic fibrosis?
Examine Database: Cystic Fibrosis
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Can probiotics or synbiotics help in the treatment of cystic fibrosis?
In this meta-analysis of 13 randomized controlled trials, supplementation with either probiotics or synbiotics did not improve lung function or pulmonary exacerbations in participants with cystic fibrosis.
Vitamin D and a prebiotic for cystic fibrosis
Do DHA-rich omega-3s help in the treatment of pediatric cystic fibrosis?
Nanocurcumin for the treatment of cystic fibrosis in children
Omega-3 supplements for adolescents with cystic fibrosis
Frequently asked questions
What is the link between pancreatic function and lung function in cystic fibrosis?
Does the genetic cause of cystic fibrosis have any other impact?
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References
Examine Database References
- Cystic Fibrosis Symptoms - Christian P Braegger, Uwe Schlattner, Theo Wallimann, Anna Utiger, Friederike Frank, Beat Schaefer, Claus W Heizmann, Felix H SennhauserEffects of creatine supplementation in cystic fibrosis: results of a pilot studyJ Cyst Fibros.(2003 Dec)
- Cystic Fibrosis Symptoms - Di Nardo G, Oliva S, Menichella A, Pistelli R, De Biase RV, Patriarchi F, Cucchiara S, Stronati LLactobacillus reuteri ATCC55730 in cystic fibrosisJ Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr.(2014 Jan)
- Cystic Fibrosis Symptoms - Hanssens L, Thiébaut I, Lefèvre N, Malfroot A, Knoop C, Duchateau J, Casimir GThe clinical benefits of long-term supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids in cystic fibrosis patients - A pilot study.Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids.(2016 May)
- Cystic Fibrosis Symptoms - Cruz Mosquera FE, Perlaza CL, Naranjo Rojas A, Murillo Rios S, Carrero Gallego A, Fischersworring SI, Rodríguez JS, Liscano YEffectiveness of Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Symbiotic Supplementation in Cystic Fibrosis Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Trials.Medicina (Kaunas).(2025 Mar 12)
- Lung Function - Coffey MJ, Garg M, Homaira N, Jaffe A, Ooi CYProbiotics for people with cystic fibrosis.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2020-Jan-22)
- Lung Function - Watson H, Stackhouse COmega-3 fatty acid supplementation for cystic fibrosis.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2020-Apr-10)
- Bone turnover markers - Wu M, Bhimavarapu A, Alvarez JA, Hunt WR, Tangpricha VChanges in bone turnover after high-dose vitamin D supplementation during acute pulmonary exacerbation in cystic fibrosis.Bone.(2023-Sep)
- Length of hospitalization - Heinz KD, Walsh A, Southern KW, Johnstone Z, Regan KHExercise versus airway clearance techniques for people with cystic fibrosis.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2022-Jun-22)
- Plasma Vitamin E - Okebukola PO, Kansra S, Barrett JVitamin E supplementation in people with cystic fibrosis.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2020-Sep-06)