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hrp0092p1-157 | Adrenals and HPA Axis (1) | ESPE2019

Influence of Salt Supplementation on Drug Therapy in Children with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) Due to 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency Aged 0-3 Years: Update on a Retrospective Multicentre Analysis Using the I-CAH Registry

Neumann Uta , van der Linde Annelieke , Krone Ruth , Guven Ayla , Güran Tülay , Elsedfy Heba , Darendeliler Feyza , Bachega Tania , Balsamo Antonio , Hannema Sabine , Birkebaek Niels , Vieites Ana , Acerini Carlo , Cools Martine , Milenkovic Tatjana , Bonfig Walter , Costa Eduardo , Atapattu Navoda , de Vries Liat , Filho Guilherme , Korbonits Marta , Mohnike Klaus , Bryce Jillian , Ahmed Faisal , Voet Bernard , Blankenstein Oliver , van der Grinten Hedi Claahsen

Introduction: Classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) caused by 21-hydroxylase deficiency results in impaired synthesis of gluco- and often also of mineralocorticoids. Early treatment with glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids prevents life-threatening crises. In some centres, additional salt is prescribed in the first year. However, until now the use of salt is controversial and not proved to result in better outcome in studies.<s...

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Influence of Salt Supplementation on Drug Therapy in Children with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) Due to 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency Aged 0-3 Years: Update on a Retrospective Multicentre Analysis Using the I-CAH Registry

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