This review on the association between sickle cell disease (SCD) and asthma focusses on: 1) Our current understanding of the epidemiology of asthma, wheezing, airway obstruction, and airway responsiveness among patients with SCD; 2) The evidence supporting associations with SCD morbidity; 3) Our understanding of the pathophysiology of airway inflammation in SCD; 4) Current approaches to diagnosis and management of asthma in SCD; and 5) Future directions.
Recent Posts
- These new articles for Journal of Asthma are available online
- Journal of Asthma, Volume 61, Issue 6, June 2024 is now available online
- A Meta-Analysis Investigating the Efficacy and Safety of Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy in the Management of Respiratory Allergies
- A Quarter of Patients With Mild Asthma Don’t Receive Guideline-Directed Therapy
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