Journal of Hematology & Thromboembolic Diseases
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-8790
ISSN: 2329-8790
Department of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Nnamdi Azikiwe, Anambra, Nigeria
Research Article
Evaluation of some Haematological Parameters in Asthmatic Patients Attending
Imo State University Teaching Hospital, Orlu, Imo State, Nigeria
Author(s): Aloy-Amadi Oluchi C, Ihekwoaba P, Nnodim Johnkennedy*, Nwadike Constance N, Akujobi AU and Amilo GI
Background: Asthma is a condition in which a person’s airways become inflamed, narrow, swell and produce extra mucus which makes breathing difficult. It is a public health problem in all countries regardless of the level of development. In asthmatic condition, levels of some haematological parameters are altered.
Aim and objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the levels of some haematological parameters in asthmatic patients attending Imo State University Teaching Hospital, Orlu. The objectives includes: To determine the levels of Haemoglobin (Hb), White Blood Cell (WBC), platelets and differential WBC counts among asthmatic patients and non-asthmatic subjects.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study was carried out at Imo State University Teaching Hospital, Orlu from August- October, 2019. Fifty (50.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2329-8790.22.10.002