What to know
Increase awareness about the steps to better health for people with SCD by sharing the resources below on social media channels such as Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram.
![sickle-cell-better-health-lung-1200x675_1 Caring for Common Complications of Sickle Cell Disease: Breathing and Sleep-Related Problems](/sickle-cell/media/better-health-toolkit/images/sickle-cell-better-health-lung-1200x675_1.jpg)
Resources
Sample messages
- Healthy lungs are important when you're living with #SickleCell, which puts you at greater risk for complications. Lung issues can lead to breathing and sleep-related disorders. This checklist helps you identify signs and symptoms to discuss with your healthcare provider: www.cdc.gov/SCD/lungs
- Coughing, wheezing, chest pain, snoring, and headaches are just a few symptoms that could indicate lung complications for people living with #SickleCell. This checklist includes more breathing or sleeping symptoms to look out for: www.cdc.gov/SCD/lungs
Social media videos
![Breathing and Sleep Related Problems Animation - Facebook Caring for Common Complications of Sickle Cell Disease: Breathing and Sleep-Related Problems](/sickle-cell/media/better-health-toolkit/images/sickle-cell-better-health-lung-1200x630-1.gif)