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. 2020 Nov;19(6):1018-1020.
doi: 10.1016/j.jcf.2020.03.003. Epub 2020 Apr 6.

Caring for gender diverse youth with cystic fibrosis

Kacie M Kidd  1 , Gina M Sequeira  2 , Raina V Voss  3 , Daniel J Weiner  4 , Bonnie W Ramsey  5 , Raksha Jain  6 , Traci M Kazmerski  4
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Caring for gender diverse youth with cystic fibrosis

Kacie M Kidd et al. J Cyst Fibros. 2020 Nov.

Abstract

Gender diverse youth with cystic fibrosis have unique health needs. Providers should be aware of existing health disparities in this population as well as aspects of gender-affirming care including hormone therapy, chest binding, and use of affirming language. This communication provides an introduction to these concerns.

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Declaration of Competing Interest The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose.

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