What Is Acute Chest Syndrome?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
The importance of being able to get the oxygen that we need cannot be stressed enough. Our body’s cells rely on oxygen in order to generate the energy that they need. If they did not have this oxygen, they could create no energy, and they would simply die. Even a temporary shortage of oxygen can result in the death of some of our cells.
Acute chest syndrome is a condition that is closely associated with sickle cell disease, but can also be caused by some other medical conditions. The syndrome is very dangerous and puts the patient’s life at immediate risk, so it is essential to get them to an emergency room as soon as possible.
