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    Acute Chest Syndrome Sickle Cell: Causes, Management, Care for Infants & Adults.

    Acute Chest Syndrome (ACS) is a condition commonly encountered by patients with Sickle Cell Disease. This is a serious issue that often presents as chest pain among adults, children, and infants. 

    Fever, cough, fast breathing, low blood oxygen level, excruciating pain, and sputum production accompany the condition. 

    Chest X-ray of patients shows opacity of the lung which is associated with the presence of infection and inflammation. ACD requires immediate medical attention since it can rapidly progress to severe respiratory issues and even result in death, if unattended.

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  • | Dr. Charlie Ware

    Gut Types: Gastric Gut, Toxic Gut & More. (+How to Eat a Healthy Diet for Your Gut Type)

    The gastrointestinal tract or also informally called the “gut” is the long tube that starts from the mouth and ends with the anus.  The area is lined with millions of bacteria forming gut microbiome. But do not freak out with the idea of having bacteria living in your intestines. These are not th... View Post

  • | Dr. Charlie Ware

    What is Tummy Mucus and Why It's Making You Sick?

    Have you ever thrown up? Do you wonder why the food coming out becomes so slippery and sour? Well, this is because of tummy mucus and the acids in the stomach. This slimy secretion covers the innermost lining of your digestive organ. It comes out with your food whenever you forcefully expel the c... View Post

  • | Dr. Charlie Ware

    How to Re-Balance Your Vaginal Flora?

    Staying healthy for women also includes being healthy down there. While vaginal infection seems to be a taboo, the truth is millions of women are actually experiencing the problem.  If you are suffering from vaginal itching, burning sensation, or painful urination, these symptoms may be associate... View Post

  • | Dr. Charlie Ware

    Sickle Cell Disease: Cause, Types, Symptoms, and Living Better with SCD

    What is Sickle Cell Disease? Sickle cell disease, or Sickle cell anemia (SCD), is a genetic disease that occurs when an individual inherits two genes with sickle hemoglobin (Hb SS gene), one from each parent. If you receive the gene from only one parent then you have a condition known as sickle ... View Post