One day, while advocating for a patient diagnosed with Sickle Cell, a Respiratory Therapist shared with me and the patient so much about the relationship of Sickle Cell Patients, Pain and Pneumonia!

A patient had listened extensively to the guest physician at a Sickle Cell Adult Group Meeting raving about Hydroxyurea, the wonder drug that stopped people from having pain crisis!  The patient still had doubts, so they went on with life! In hindsight, the patient & spouse realized that they should always...