Nietolerancja laktozy w mukowiscydozie

Cystic fibrosis(CF) is the most common autosomal recessive inherited disease in Caucasian population. The production of viscous mucus in the course of the disease results in gastrointestinal tract and malabsorption. In CF patients primary and secondary lactose intolerance may occur, each requiring different treatment. Symptoms related to lactose intolerance may be mistaken with gastrointestinal manifestation of CF. So far, it has not been established whether the prevalence of lactose intolerance is higher in CF patients than in healthy subjects.