Lung Function in Infants with Sickle Cell Anemia - 17/12/18
Doi : 10.1016/j.jpeds.2018.11.036
Danilo Turcato Ivankovich, MD, Josefina Aparecida Pellegrini Braga, MD, Fernanda de Córdoba Lanza, MD, Dirceu Solé, MD, Gustavo Falbo Wandalsen, MD * 
Department of Pediatrics, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
*Reprint requests: Gustavo Falbo Wandalsen, MD, Rua dos Otonis 725, São Paulo, SP 04025-002, Brazil.Rua dos Otonis 725São PauloSP04025-002Brazil
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Abstract |
Lung volumes and forced expiratory flows were evaluated in 22 infants with sickle cell anemia and compared with a control group. Forced expiratory flows showed significantly lower values in the sickle cell group. The majority of infants had normal lung function, and obstruction was the most common pattern of abnormality.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : anemia, sickle cell, respiratory function tests, infant
Abbreviations : ACS, FEF, FEV0.5, FVC, RV, SCA, TLC
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