DefinitionSwelling and inflammation of the air passages that transport air from the mouth and nose to the lungs. This swelling within the affected passages causes them to narrow, thus limiting the air entering and exiting the individual." -Human Exceptionality book
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Sickle Cell DiseaseDefinition:
"Sickle cell anemia is one type of anemia where the hemoglobin is abnormal and the red blood cells often become shaped like the letter C, making them sickle-shaped (like a crescent). This shape, in turn, makes it difficult for the red blood cells to pass through small blood vessels, causing pain and damaging organs." -www.parentcenterhub.org |
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VideoSickle Cell Anemia: a Patient's Journey
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In the classroom
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