Prevalence, patterns and factors associated with spirometry abnormalities among children and adolescents with sickle cell disease in northern and eastern Uganda: a cross-sectional study
Background Abnormal spirometry indices are known to be early markers of long-term respiratory dysfunction in the sickle cell disease (SCD) population. In Sub-Saharan Africa, however, evidence remains scarce. This study aimed to assess the prevalence, patterns, and factors associated with spirometry abnormalities among...