I was born without a whole immune system. I never expected anyone to turn on me for it. Like many patients born with a primary immune deficiency disease, my road to diagnosis and proper treatment was long and included many bouts of pneumonia and other serious infections before I finally was able to get the right care.
As a result of my struggles, once diagnosed and treated I have fought tirelessly for many years to raise awareness of immune diseases to make the path easier for other patients.
As a weekly recipient of a blood product called immune globulin, I am featured in some ads and I am on a fleet of blood donation trucks.
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