What is another word for acute chest syndrome?
Pronunciation: [ɐkjˈuːt t͡ʃˈɛst sˈɪndɹə͡ʊm] (IPA) 
Acute Chest Syndrome (ACS) is a condition that occurs in patients with sickle cell disease and can cause shortness of breath, chest pain, and other respiratory symptoms. There are several synonyms for this condition, including sickle cell-related lung injury, acute lung injury in sickle cell disease, and sickle cell crisis in the lungs. Other terms used to describe this condition include sickling of the lungs, pulmonary sickling crisis, and acute chest events. It is important to understand these synonyms when discussing and researching the condition to ensure clear communication and understanding among healthcare professionals, patients, and their families.
