Study of some Pulmonary Function Tests in Children with Sickle Cell Anemia: Correlation with Iron Overload
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy (IOSRPHR) - Year 2014, Vol 4, Issue 9
Abstract
[b]Background: [/b]Sickle cell disease is hereditary hemoglobinopathy characterized by abnormal hemoglobin production, hemolytic anemia, and intermittent occlusion of small vessels, leading to acute and chronic tissue ischemia, and organ damage. Pulmonary function tests can differentiate between obstructive or restrictive lung diseases, assess the severity of the disease and evaluate the degree of efficacy of therapy in patients with sickle cell anemia. [b]Objective: [/b]The aim of this study was to study pulmonary function tests in children with sickle cell anemia and its correlation with iron overload.
Authors and Affiliations
Adel A Hagag, Mohamed S ElFarargy, Yousef M Mansour1
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