Abstract
Laboratory evidence suggests that vitamin A could have a protective effect on respiratory status in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). This study shows a significant correlation between serum vitamin A concentrations and every aspect of lung function tested in 38 patients with stable CF. Serum vitamin D and vitamin E concentrations were also measured but did not show any significant correlations with lung function.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Cystic Fibrosis / blood
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Cystic Fibrosis / drug therapy
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Cystic Fibrosis / physiopathology*
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Dietary Supplements*
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Respiration / drug effects*
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Respiratory Function Tests
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Vitamin A / blood
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Vitamin A / pharmacology*
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Vitamin A / therapeutic use
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Vitamin D / blood
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Vitamin D / pharmacology
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Vitamin D / therapeutic use
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Vitamin E / blood
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Vitamin E / pharmacology
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Vitamin E / therapeutic use
Substances
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin D
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Vitamin E