Tag: Hypoxemia
Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome: Understanding the Silent Threat
Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), also called Pickwickian syndrome, is a serious complication that most commonly involves the obese population. It is characterized by a...
What Is Acute Chest Syndrome and How Is It Treated in Sickle Cell Disease?
Acute chest syndrome (ACS) is a potentially life-threatening complication of sickle cell disease (SCD) that affects the lungs. A sudden onset of symptoms such...
