Pulmonary dysfunction among adolescents and adults with sickle cell disease in Nigeria: Implications for monitoring

Pulmonary dysfunction among adolescents and adults with sickle cell disease in Nigeria: Implications for monitoring

Background: Pulmonary complications of sickle cell disease (SCD) contribute to excess morbidity and mortality. The burden of pulmonary dysfunction among Nigerians with SCD has not been well elucidated. OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this study are to describe the frequency and pattern of spirometry a...

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Main Authors: Obianuju B Ozoh, Olufunto O Kalejaiye, Ojiebun E Eromesele, Yusuf A Adelabu, Sandra K Dede, Folasade O Ogunlesi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Annals of Thoracic Medicine
Subjects:
Nigeria
pulmonary function
sickle cell disease
Online Access:http://www.thoracicmedicine.org/article.asp?issn=1817-1737;year=2019;volume=14;issue=4;spage=269;epage=277;aulast=Ozoh

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http://www.thoracicmedicine.org/article.asp?issn=1817-1737;year=2019;volume=14;issue=4;spage=269;epage=277;aulast=Ozoh

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