Acute chest syndrome in sickle cell disease

Crucial considerations in adolescents and adults

Steven H. Yale Dr Yale was formerly assistant staff, department of internal medicine, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Fort Lauderdale. He is now associate staff, department of general internal medicine, Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, Wisconsin.Correspondence[email protected]

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Nahed Nagib Dr Nagib is research assistant, department of internal medicine, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Fort Lauderdale.

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Troy Guthrie Dr Guthrie is professor of medicine, department of hematology and oncology, University of Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville.

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Rapid recognition of acute Chest syndrome is essential in patients with sickle cell disease. The condition can be particularly severe in adolescents and adults and often leads to death. In this article, the authors review the challenges of evaluating the syndrome and outline current treatment and supportive care.

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