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Sleep in Sickle Cell Disease

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Abstract

Sickle cell disease is a common hereditary blood disorder characterized by endothelial dysfunction, tissue ischemia, and systemic inflammation, with significant morbidity and increased mortality. Only recently had the sleep disturbances in general, and sleep-disordered breathing in particular, received attention as potential contributors to sickle cell disease manifestations and clinical outcomes. In this chapter, we will critically review in detail the potential epidemiological links between SCD and sleep disorders, focusing on the SDB, and explore the overlapping pathophysiological considerations and their potential impact on clinical phenotype and course.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPediatric Sleep Medicine
Subtitle of host publicationMechanisms and Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Evaluation and Management
PublisherSpringer Science+Business Media
Pages581-593
Number of pages13
ISBN (Electronic)9783030655747
ISBN (Print)9783030655730
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2021

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© Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021

Keywords

  • Acute chest syndrome
  • Chronic pain
  • Hypoxemia
  • Sickle cell disease
  • Sleep
  • Sleep apnea
  • Sleep-disordered breathing

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