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What is glycated haemoglobin?

What is glycated haemoglobin?

Glycohemoglobin, also known as glycosylated hemoglobin or hemoglobin A1C, is a hemoglobin glucose combination formed nonenzymatically within the cell.

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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What is shortness of breath when it is experienced?

Shortness of breathe (dyspnea) occurs when you are trying too hard to breathe and there is a feeling that you need to breathe deeper and faster due to shortage of oxygen. It is usually experienced if you are living with COPD, asthma or lung disorders.

Last updated on 11 May 2023

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What happens if your hemoglobin count is 5.6?

5.6 hemoglobin is very low and can lead to dizziness and unexplained fatigue.The doctor may prescribe medications and an iron rich diet to resolve anemia.

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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Why is it difficult to breathe in high humidity?

Humid air is dense, due to the high water content. This density can increase airway resistance in the body. Due to this one might find breathing difficult especially in humid climate.

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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What happens if you leave anemia untreated for too long?

Anemia results in a decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. In the short term, the body can compensate with an increase in heart rate and respiratory rate. If left untreated, anemia can cause multi-organ failure.

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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Why does anemia cause shortness of breath?

Anemia causes shortness of breathe because the oxygen carrying capacity of cells decreases and this results in rapid heartbeats and breathelessness.

Last updated on 11 May 2023

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