What Is Acute Chest Syndrome?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Prevention
One way that people with sickle cell disease can help to prevent acute chest syndrome is to keep their lungs as healthy as possible. This means trying to be active but, if this is not possible, then the patient might try using a blow bottle instead. This is a tool that will help to ensure the lungs are active, even if the patient is otherwise inactive.
Patients with more serious cases of sickle cell disease may be prescribed hydroxyurea. This can help prevent the need for blood transfusions, and it can also help to prevent instances of acute chest syndrome.
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