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Olfaction, body mass index, and quality of life with cystic fibrosis combination therapy.
International forum of allergy & rhinology - 1 Dec 2023
Tervo Jeremy P, DiMango Emily, Gudis David A, Keating Claire, Zhang Yuan, Leu Cheng-Shiun, Altman Kimberly, Vilarello Brandon, Jacobson Patricia, Overdevest Jonathan B
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Triple-combination therapy of elexacaftor-tezacaftor-ivacaftor (ETI) has been shown to reduce morbidity and mortality in people with cystic fibrosis (PwCF). Although patient body mass index (BMI) favorably increases with ETI treatment, factors contributing to this improvement are poorly characterized. Olfaction contributes to appetite stimulation and anticipation of eating, where higher rates of...
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