Alia is a 35-year-old mother from Guatemala. Following symptoms of fatigue, low oxygen levels, and a bad cough, Alia was treated for tuberculosis (TB). When her symptoms persisted and her TB test came back negative, a more thorough exam revealed subtle signs of a chronic process damaging the lungs.
Alia’s symptoms make it difficult for her to perform daily chores and take care of her young children. Frustrated with these limitations, Alia hopes to recover her health and to be better able to take care of her family soon.
For $1200, we can provide Alia with a much needed lung specialist consultation as well as additional laboratory testing. This testing will guide the selection of advanced antibiotic therapy and will hopefully halt her lung damage.