Comparison of Individuals With Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia and Healthy Controls

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.

Inclusion Criteria for Children and Adolescents with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia: * 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 * To volunteer to participate in the study Inclusion Criteria for Healthy Children and Adolescents: * To be between the ages of 6-18 * To be in a similar average and ratio with the group of children and adolescents with primary ciliary dyskinesia in terms of age and gender * To have the necessary cooperation for the measurements * To volunteer to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria for Children and Adolescents with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia: * 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 Exclusion Criteria for Healthy Children and Adolescents: * 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 * Smoking or quitting smoking