Achieving a Diagnosis

This article reminds us that eradicating a disease does not necessarily mean ending its consequences. There are millions of polio survivors worldwide who, as they age, have significant risk of developing these long-term consequences. "It is crucial to strengthen medical training, improve coordination among specialties, and promote research in pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment."

Catherine Anderson was diagnosed with idiopathic subglottic stenosis. She has not only done research for her own case, she created a support group on Facebook for others with ISGS of any origin: injury during surgery, injury during intubation for COVID or other emergency conditions, or "idiopathic" as in her case -- cause unknown.