Acute chest syndrome is diagnosed through the use of a chest x-ray in patients with sickle cell anemia. Shortness of breath (dyspnea) is described as the sensation of tightness in the chest ...

If you or your child has sickle cell anemia, talk to your doctor about the signs and symptoms that may point to a serious problem. Acute chest syndrome Acute chest syndrome is similar to pneumonia ...

Typical chest x-ray findings of asthma ... Modified ISAAC questionnaire ACS: Acute chest syndrome; BD: Bronchodilator; CSSCD: Cooperative Study of Sickle Cell Disease; ICD: International ...