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Cold temps and sickle cell: 4 tips on weathering winter
source: Children's Hospital of Georgia
year: 2018
authors: Abigail Roth, RN
summary/abstract:Many of us might not like cold winter weather. But for families of kids with sickle cell disease (SCD), winter is when they need to be really careful.
“While it’s entirely possible to control symptoms of sickle cell disease, times of stress—which can include extremes of weather, sickness and dehydration—can all cause symptoms to get worse,” said Dr. Nnenna Badamosi, a pediatric hematologist/oncologist and director of the sickle cell disease transition program at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia.
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