What Is Acute Chest Syndrome?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. Diagnosis
If you have suspected acute chest syndrome, then you really should go to a hospital, and there you should be able to get a diagnosis. It is important when you reach the hospital that they are informed the patient has sickle cell anemia. This will alert them to the fact that the patient probably has a serious condition that needs immediate attention.
Some doctors might reach a quick diagnosis to help them start treating the condition straight away. Others might want to perform an X-ray to look for signs of acute chest syndrome, include the presence of fluid on the lungs.
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