The lungs are particularly susceptible in individuals with sickle cell disease and may be involved in:

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Sickle cell disease can cause pulmonary hypertension, which is an increase in blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries that supply the lungs. This can lead to shortness of breath, fatigue, and chest pain. Aplastic crisis (C) is a condition where the body stops producing red blood cells, leading to severe anemia. It is not directly related to the lungs. COPD (A) and cardiac crisis (D) may occur in individuals with sickle cell disease, but they are not specific to the lungs.

The Lungs Are Particularly Susceptible in Individuals with Sickle Cell