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Sickle cell disease and cold weather
We want go to London in the month of May... My 15 year old boy has sickle cell disease... Is the weather of London is appropriate for sickle cell patient... I am afraid the cold weather should not start pain crises to my kid
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Dr. Jinia Saha
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10 yrs exp
Kolkata
Dress child propely to keep him warm in cold weather. Dress in multiple layers to avoid sudden temperature changes. Cold exposures might cause sickling and extra precautions needed.
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