Asthma screening in children with sickle cell disease in French Guiana

Key Points

• To investigate the prevalence of asthma in children with sickle cell disease and its impact on respiratory health.
• Conducted asthma screening in children diagnosed with sickle cell disease.
• Assessed respiratory morbidity and acute chest syndrome incidence.
• Analyzed the relationship between sickle cell disease and asthma risk.
• Children with sickle cell disease show a higher prevalence of asthma than the general population.
• Asthma significantly contributes to respiratory complications, including acute chest syndrome.