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Lung functions among children and adolescents with sickle cell disease receiving care at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital Kisumu, Kenya

2024-08-22

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Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder associated with lifelong symptoms of anemia, vaso-oclusive crisis and organ damage. Pulmonary complications and declining lung functions are contributors to morbidity and mortality. Determination of lung functions can enable early diagnosis and institution of appropriate intervention. The objectives were; To determine the prevalence, patterns, and the factors associated wi...

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8486b021-b25f-5835-b5fc-3692d9265f59
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10.1101/2024.08.22.24312427
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