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Aidan O’Shane
Aidan O’Shane
My Story:
Hello! My name is Aidan O’Shane. I am a high school student in Pittsburgh, PA. I have the primary immune deficiency X-linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA). When I was young I had many health issues, but no doctors could treat my health issues until I was diagnosed with XLA. XLA is a primary immune deficiency that prevents the body from creating antibodies, severely weakening the immune system. I receive treatment for my immune deficiency, but even while receiving treatment XLA still affects my day-to-day life.
Why the IDF?:
I was lucky to get my diagnosis because many people with primary immune deficiencies struggle receiving a diagnosis. Without diagnosis, patients cannot receive proper treatment. It is estimated that on average it takes 9-15 years to receive a diagnosis after first suffering from symptoms of a primary immune deficiency. The Immune Deficiency Foundation strives to improve diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life of people with primary immune deficiencies because thousands go undiagnosed.
Hello! My name is Aidan O’Shane. I am a high school student in Pittsburgh, PA. I have the primary immune deficiency X-linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA). When I was young I had many health issues, but no doctors could treat my health issues until I was diagnosed with XLA. XLA is a primary immune deficiency that prevents the body from creating antibodies, severely weakening the immune system. I receive treatment for my immune deficiency, but even while receiving treatment XLA still affects my day-to-day life.
Why the IDF?:
I was lucky to get my diagnosis because many people with primary immune deficiencies struggle receiving a diagnosis. Without diagnosis, patients cannot receive proper treatment. It is estimated that on average it takes 9-15 years to receive a diagnosis after first suffering from symptoms of a primary immune deficiency. The Immune Deficiency Foundation strives to improve diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life of people with primary immune deficiencies because thousands go undiagnosed.
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