In our parents' shadow: sick cell anaemia

Article Abstract:

Sickle cell anaemia is passed on through an autosomal recessive gene. Sufferers suffer severe pain and acute or chronic breakdown of major organs of the body, as the haemoglobin molecules become deformed and tend to clump together, causing the occlusion of fine blood capillaries. Children with sickle cell anaemia have a reduced oxygen-carrying capacity, and the spleen is particularly susceptible to damage, leaving the child vulnerable to many different infections. The main form of treatment is prophylactic antibiotics and inoculations.

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Incentive spirometry for children with sickle cell disorder

Article Abstract:

A study is designed to assess the effectiveness of incentive spirometry, which is used to encourage deep breathing exercises and measures the inspiratory capacity of the lungs, on paediatric patients with sickle cell disorder. The study demonstrated that regular use of the technique improves respiratory muscle performance, stimulates the normal pattern of lung inflation and maintains patency of the airway.

United Kingdom, Health aspects, Methods, Usage, Spirometry, Breathing exercises

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Sickle cell anaemia: causes, signs, symptoms and treatment

Article Abstract:

The genetic causes of sickle cell anemia are described along with the signs and symptoms and care and treatment.

Abnormalities, Causes of, Genetic disorders, Erythrocytes, Red blood cells

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