To date, the literature has not yet elucidated the status of malnutrition and sarcopenia in children and adolescents with PCD compared to healthy controls. Therefore, the aim of this study is to compare the nutritional and sarcopenia status of children and adolescents with primary ciliary dyskinesia to that of healthy controls.
To be between the ages of 6-18
To have been diagnosed with primary ciliary dyskinesia
To be clinically stable for at least 3 weeks
To have the necessary cooperation for the measurements
Having any orthopedic, neurological, psychological or cardiovascular problem that may prevent the measurements from being performed in the last 6 months
Smoking or quitting smoking
Having any orthopedic, neurological, psychological or cardiovascular problem that may prevent the measurements from being performed in the last 6 months
Having any chronic disease