Beta-thalassemia

Beta-thalassemia (BT) is characterized by deficiency (Beta+) or absence (Beta0) of synthesis of the beta globin chains of hemoglobin (Hb).

Respiratory distress

Difficulty in breathing. The physical presentation of respiratory distress is generally referred to as labored breathing, while the sensation of respiratory distress is called shortness of breath or dyspnea.


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PMID (PMCID)
10193554
 FEMALE
ARDS in a patient with homozygous beta-thalassemia due to yersiniosis.
Mavrommati P, Ladis V, Lagona E, Giannaki M, Raftopoulou A, Hatzis T.
Intensive Care Med. 1999;25(2):226-9.
We report a case of Yersinia enterocolitica sepsis syndrome and the acute respiratory distress syndrome in a chronically transfused adolescent with beta-thalassemia.