16th September 2020

A patient with severe sickle cell disease has recently been admitted for the fourth time

A patient with severe sickle cell disease has recently been admitted for the fourth time with acute chest syndrome requiring a blood transfusion. Which of the following can be prescribed to help lower the likelihood of further sickle cell crises and reduce the likelihood of needing a future blood transfusion? 

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.