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Elexacaftor-Tezacaftor-Ivacaftor improve Gastro-Oesophageal reflux and Sinonasal symptoms in advanced cystic fibrosis.
Journal of cystic fibrosis : official journal of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society - 1 Sept 2022
Shakir Sufyan, Echevarria Carlos, Doe Simon, Brodlie Malcolm, Ward Christopher, Bourke Stephen J
Abstract excerpt
Upper gastrointestinal and upper airway disease are common in cystic fibrosis (CF) and may contribute to lower airway infection and inflammation. In a longitudinal cohort study of 32 patients (23 men; median age 32.5 years) with advanced CF lung disease (median FEV1 24.8% predicted) starting elexacaftor-tezacaftor-ivacaftor, the reflux symptom index score fell from a pre-treatment median (IQR) of 15 (11-23) to 5...
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