How early can fingertip clubbing appear?

[kitomd21]

I know that it is widely thought to be nutrition-related with regard to malabsorption issues - though of which nutrients, it isn't definitely known (e.g., calcium, certain fats). I do understand that there isn't a correlation with lung function - which makes me feel a little better about my daughter.

Is there anything you have, or were advised, to try in hindering the process?

 

[kitomd21]

I know that it is widely thought to be nutrition-related with regard to malabsorption issues - though of which nutrients, it isn't definitely known (e.g., calcium, certain fats). I do understand that there isn't a correlation with lung function - which makes me feel a little better about my daughter.

Is there anything you have, or were advised, to try in hindering the process?

 

[kitomd21]

I know that it is widely thought to be nutrition-related with regard to malabsorption issues - though of which nutrients, it isn't definitely known (e.g., calcium, certain fats). I do understand that there isn't a correlation with lung function - which makes me feel a little better about my daughter.

Is there anything you have, or were advised, to try in hindering the process?

 

[kitomd21]

I know that it is widely thought to be nutrition-related with regard to malabsorption issues - though of which nutrients, it isn't definitely known (e.g., calcium, certain fats). I do understand that there isn't a correlation with lung function - which makes me feel a little better about my daughter.

Is there anything you have, or were advised, to try in hindering the process?

 

[kitomd21]

I know that it is widely thought to be nutrition-related with regard to malabsorption issues - though of which nutrients, it isn't definitely known (e.g., calcium, certain fats). I do understand that there isn't a correlation with lung function - which makes me feel a little better about my daughter.
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<br />Is there anything you have, or were advised, to try in hindering the process?

 

[ymikhale]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>kitomd21</b></i>

I know that it is widely thought to be nutrition-related with regard to malabsorption issues - though of which nutrients, it isn't definitely known (e.g., calcium, certain fats). I do understand that there isn't a correlation with lung function - which makes me feel a little better about my daughter.



Is there anything you have, or were advised, to try in hindering the process?</end quote></div>

I thought it was mostly observec in people with heart/lung problems, never heard of it being nutrition related. If it is nutrition related shouldn't people who are PS have less clubbing then?

 

[ymikhale]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>kitomd21</b></i>

I know that it is widely thought to be nutrition-related with regard to malabsorption issues - though of which nutrients, it isn't definitely known (e.g., calcium, certain fats). I do understand that there isn't a correlation with lung function - which makes me feel a little better about my daughter.



Is there anything you have, or were advised, to try in hindering the process?</end quote></div>

I thought it was mostly observec in people with heart/lung problems, never heard of it being nutrition related. If it is nutrition related shouldn't people who are PS have less clubbing then?

 

[ymikhale]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>kitomd21</b></i>

I know that it is widely thought to be nutrition-related with regard to malabsorption issues - though of which nutrients, it isn't definitely known (e.g., calcium, certain fats). I do understand that there isn't a correlation with lung function - which makes me feel a little better about my daughter.



Is there anything you have, or were advised, to try in hindering the process?</end quote></div>

I thought it was mostly observec in people with heart/lung problems, never heard of it being nutrition related. If it is nutrition related shouldn't people who are PS have less clubbing then?

 

[ymikhale]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>kitomd21</b></i>

I know that it is widely thought to be nutrition-related with regard to malabsorption issues - though of which nutrients, it isn't definitely known (e.g., calcium, certain fats). I do understand that there isn't a correlation with lung function - which makes me feel a little better about my daughter.



Is there anything you have, or were advised, to try in hindering the process?</end quote>

I thought it was mostly observec in people with heart/lung problems, never heard of it being nutrition related. If it is nutrition related shouldn't people who are PS have less clubbing then?

 

[ymikhale]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>kitomd21</b></i>
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<br />I know that it is widely thought to be nutrition-related with regard to malabsorption issues - though of which nutrients, it isn't definitely known (e.g., calcium, certain fats). I do understand that there isn't a correlation with lung function - which makes me feel a little better about my daughter.
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<br />Is there anything you have, or were advised, to try in hindering the process?</end quote>
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<br />I thought it was mostly observec in people with heart/lung problems, never heard of it being nutrition related. If it is nutrition related shouldn't people who are PS have less clubbing then?

 

[Buckeye]

I always thought it was related to low o2 since people with all sorts of lung disorders can have it, not just CFers.

 

[Buckeye]

I always thought it was related to low o2 since people with all sorts of lung disorders can have it, not just CFers.

 

[Buckeye]

I always thought it was related to low o2 since people with all sorts of lung disorders can have it, not just CFers.

 

[Buckeye]

I always thought it was related to low o2 since people with all sorts of lung disorders can have it, not just CFers.

 

[Buckeye]

I always thought it was related to low o2 since people with all sorts of lung disorders can have it, not just CFers.

 

[NYCLawGirl]

From the following article:

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1777828/
">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1777828/
</a>
"ABSTRACT: Finger clubbing was measured in 73 of 105 patients with cystic fibrosis undergoing full assessment. The sign correlated well with the chest x ray score and indices of pulmonary function and infection but not with weight, height, age, liver function, or degree of fat malabsorption. The presence of clubbing suggests appreciable pulmonary involvement. Most probably its progression indicates a deterioration in pulmonary state. In both instances increased efforts should be made to treat the infection."

Yes, clubbing is a pulmonary symptom, often seen in CF (usually by age 2ish, according to the this website: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://chronicillness.suite101.com/article.cfm/living_with_cystic_fibrosis_cf)">http://chronicillness.suite101...th_cystic_fibrosis_cf)</a> and sometimes seen in other pulmonary/cardiac conditions. So if your daughter is experiencing clubbing, it does suggest lung involvement to at least some degree.

I don't remember when I noticed clubbing in my fingers, but I know I had it by the time I was in middle school or so. My guess is that I developed it well before I was conscious of it -- probably as an infant or toddler. I also had pneumonia as a child though (at 6 weeks, when I was diagnosed), so I clearly had pulmonary symptoms from the get go.

 

[NYCLawGirl]

From the following article:

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1777828/
">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1777828/
</a>
"ABSTRACT: Finger clubbing was measured in 73 of 105 patients with cystic fibrosis undergoing full assessment. The sign correlated well with the chest x ray score and indices of pulmonary function and infection but not with weight, height, age, liver function, or degree of fat malabsorption. The presence of clubbing suggests appreciable pulmonary involvement. Most probably its progression indicates a deterioration in pulmonary state. In both instances increased efforts should be made to treat the infection."

Yes, clubbing is a pulmonary symptom, often seen in CF (usually by age 2ish, according to the this website: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://chronicillness.suite101.com/article.cfm/living_with_cystic_fibrosis_cf)">http://chronicillness.suite101...th_cystic_fibrosis_cf)</a> and sometimes seen in other pulmonary/cardiac conditions. So if your daughter is experiencing clubbing, it does suggest lung involvement to at least some degree.

I don't remember when I noticed clubbing in my fingers, but I know I had it by the time I was in middle school or so. My guess is that I developed it well before I was conscious of it -- probably as an infant or toddler. I also had pneumonia as a child though (at 6 weeks, when I was diagnosed), so I clearly had pulmonary symptoms from the get go.

 

[NYCLawGirl]

From the following article:

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1777828/
">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1777828/
</a>
"ABSTRACT: Finger clubbing was measured in 73 of 105 patients with cystic fibrosis undergoing full assessment. The sign correlated well with the chest x ray score and indices of pulmonary function and infection but not with weight, height, age, liver function, or degree of fat malabsorption. The presence of clubbing suggests appreciable pulmonary involvement. Most probably its progression indicates a deterioration in pulmonary state. In both instances increased efforts should be made to treat the infection."

Yes, clubbing is a pulmonary symptom, often seen in CF (usually by age 2ish, according to the this website: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://chronicillness.suite101.com/article.cfm/living_with_cystic_fibrosis_cf)">http://chronicillness.suite101...th_cystic_fibrosis_cf)</a> and sometimes seen in other pulmonary/cardiac conditions. So if your daughter is experiencing clubbing, it does suggest lung involvement to at least some degree.

I don't remember when I noticed clubbing in my fingers, but I know I had it by the time I was in middle school or so. My guess is that I developed it well before I was conscious of it -- probably as an infant or toddler. I also had pneumonia as a child though (at 6 weeks, when I was diagnosed), so I clearly had pulmonary symptoms from the get go.

 

[NYCLawGirl]

From the following article:

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1777828/
">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1777828/
</a>
"ABSTRACT: Finger clubbing was measured in 73 of 105 patients with cystic fibrosis undergoing full assessment. The sign correlated well with the chest x ray score and indices of pulmonary function and infection but not with weight, height, age, liver function, or degree of fat malabsorption. The presence of clubbing suggests appreciable pulmonary involvement. Most probably its progression indicates a deterioration in pulmonary state. In both instances increased efforts should be made to treat the infection."

Yes, clubbing is a pulmonary symptom, often seen in CF (usually by age 2ish, according to the this website: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://chronicillness.suite101.com/article.cfm/living_with_cystic_fibrosis_cf)">http://chronicillness.suite101...th_cystic_fibrosis_cf)</a> and sometimes seen in other pulmonary/cardiac conditions. So if your daughter is experiencing clubbing, it does suggest lung involvement to at least some degree.

I don't remember when I noticed clubbing in my fingers, but I know I had it by the time I was in middle school or so. My guess is that I developed it well before I was conscious of it -- probably as an infant or toddler. I also had pneumonia as a child though (at 6 weeks, when I was diagnosed), so I clearly had pulmonary symptoms from the get go.

 

[NYCLawGirl]

From the following article:
<br />
<br /><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1777828/
">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1777828/
</a><br />
<br />"ABSTRACT: Finger clubbing was measured in 73 of 105 patients with cystic fibrosis undergoing full assessment. The sign correlated well with the chest x ray score and indices of pulmonary function and infection but not with weight, height, age, liver function, or degree of fat malabsorption. The presence of clubbing suggests appreciable pulmonary involvement. Most probably its progression indicates a deterioration in pulmonary state. In both instances increased efforts should be made to treat the infection."
<br />
<br />Yes, clubbing is a pulmonary symptom, often seen in CF (usually by age 2ish, according to the this website: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://chronicillness.suite101.com/article.cfm/living_with_cystic_fibrosis_cf)">http://chronicillness.suite101...th_cystic_fibrosis_cf)</a> and sometimes seen in other pulmonary/cardiac conditions. So if your daughter is experiencing clubbing, it does suggest lung involvement to at least some degree.
<br />
<br />I don't remember when I noticed clubbing in my fingers, but I know I had it by the time I was in middle school or so. My guess is that I developed it well before I was conscious of it -- probably as an infant or toddler. I also had pneumonia as a child though (at 6 weeks, when I was diagnosed), so I clearly had pulmonary symptoms from the get go.