2020
DOI: 10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20205089
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Study of pulmonary function tests in multitransfused children with beta thalassemia major: an observational study

Abstract: Background: Thalassemia is a hemoglobinopathy requiring multiple blood transfusions leading to iron deposition in various organs. Abnormalities in pulmonary function in thalassemia major patients have been found in various studies. Our aim was to study pulmonary function tests (PFT) in multitransfused children with beta thalassemia major.Methods: PFT was done in forty beta thalassemia major (TM) patients and forty normal healthy age and sex matched individuals and the results were analyzed.Results: Out of 40 t… Show more

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