Proper and adequate nutrition is essential for successful management of cystic fibrosis (CF) .
The energy needs of children and adults with CF are substantially higher than those of unaffected people because of poor absorption of
nutrients in the digestive tract of CF sufferers and their compromised lung function. Malnutrition results in accelerated progression
of the disease, increased susceptibility to infections, and growth retardation in children. Often specially designed high-calorie,
easy-to-digest nutritional supplements are needed to achieve steady weight gain in children and maintenance of healthy weight in
adults with CF. Scandishake (© Axcan Pharma) is a high-calorie supplement designed for patients who have difficulty gaining
and maintaining weight. It is not available in Russia or most other former Soviet countries. Currently, Help Journal supplies
over 30 children and young adults with CF every month. Please help us continue doing that!
December 31, 2009. In 2009, your donations have allowed us to provide 25 children and young adults in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus who suffer
from cystic fibrosis with nutritional supplement, Scandishake. Thank you!
