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We have lost count of the times she has been admitted to hospital for respiratory issues.\u202fAt\u202ffive\u202fmonths,&nbsp;following extensive testing,&nbsp;which included an invasive lung biopsy at\u202fthree\u202fweeks old,&nbsp;Sarah&nbsp;was diagnosed with pulmonary interstitial glycogenosis, a type of Childhood\u202fInterstitial\u202fLung\u202fDisease (chILD).\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":9642,\"width\":415,\"height\":311,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"className\":\"is-style-rounded\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Sarah.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9642\" width=\"415\" height=\"311\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For eight years,&nbsp;Sarah relied on continuous oxygen&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;night-time&nbsp;ventilator.&nbsp;The&nbsp;true&nbsp;impact&nbsp;of the rareness of Sarah\u2019s condition&nbsp;is far-reaching and&nbsp;often unseen&nbsp;by the&nbsp;outside&nbsp;world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cThere is such a big gap in supportive services&nbsp;and&nbsp;financial&nbsp;help&nbsp;for both the child and the rest of the family.&nbsp;In Australia,&nbsp;we\u2019re quite fortunate that we have a good public healthcare system&nbsp;but&nbsp;the financial impact is never-ending.&nbsp;Sarah is fed both orally and via a gastrostomy, wears hearing aids for auditory neuropathy and struggles with joint hyper mobility syndrome,&nbsp;so a lot of support systems&nbsp;are&nbsp;in place to help her live her best life.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For&nbsp;parents&nbsp;like Susanna&nbsp;and Darren,&nbsp;each day is filled with uncertainty and&nbsp;unique&nbsp;challenges.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cThere are long lasting effects we don\u2019t know&nbsp;yet.&nbsp;Sarah is vulnerable to viruses and bugs,&nbsp;and the isolation&nbsp;that comes with&nbsp;that&nbsp;affects&nbsp;the whole family. Our oldest child remembers Sarah being in ICU&nbsp;as a baby&nbsp;and both her siblings worry about bringing home germs. That&nbsp;anxiety has been a big&nbsp;struggle all her life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":6846,\"width\":329,\"height\":326,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"className\":\"is-style-rounded\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/SarahSusanna.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6846\" width=\"329\" height=\"326\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cWhen Sarah&nbsp;was little&nbsp;and she&nbsp;was on oxygen,&nbsp;people would move away and not want&nbsp;their children to&nbsp;associate&nbsp;with her&nbsp;\u2026&nbsp;but she didn\u2019t really understand. She knew that catching a cold could make her really unwell, but&nbsp;she didn\u2019t&nbsp;know what to do about it&nbsp;or how to protect herself.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cAs she gets older&nbsp;(Sarah&nbsp;started high school this year),&nbsp;you start to see those&nbsp;things having a&nbsp;psychological impact.&nbsp;We\u2019ve managed to live in a little bubble&nbsp;with&nbsp;close&nbsp;family and friends&nbsp;which allows us to monitor&nbsp;and&nbsp;safeguard Sarah\u2019s health as best we can, but as&nbsp;she&nbsp;gets older her \u2018bubble\u2019 is growing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cWe focus on Sarah's abilities,\u202fnot diagnosis,\u202fand encourage her to try anything she puts her mind to&nbsp;\u2013 she is resilient, tenacious and has a great sense of humour.\u202fAt times we worry what the future may hold for Sarah but for now we delight in listening to her singing in the shower and watching her scale\u202fa\u202fwall\u202fwith\u202fease\u202fat rock climbing.\u202fSarah is simply a blessing.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":9645,\"width\":330,\"height\":219,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"className\":\"is-style-rounded\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_5577-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9645\" width=\"330\" height=\"219\" \/><figcaption>Credit: Jade Flores Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While there are days&nbsp;when&nbsp;the emotional toll can feel insurmountable,&nbsp;Susanna&nbsp;lives by&nbsp;the old saying that it takes a village to raise a child.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cAs a parent, you take on the role of advocate and you learn to deal with it the best you can and find your tribe&nbsp;\u2013 Sarah has made me brave and assertive.&nbsp;When she was a baby there wasn\u2019t an online presence&nbsp;or any way to connect with other families so being able to do that now&nbsp;is so, so&nbsp;important.&nbsp;Sharing&nbsp;experiences with others who understand the unique challenges of having&nbsp;a child with a rare lung condition makes all the difference.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"left\",\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-left\">Caring for a child with a lung disease can feel isolating and overwhelming at times. 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But on arrival to the hospital two days in a row they were sent back home and told it was just viral. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cOn the third day when I turned up at the hospital Bridgette was listless, not feeding and not responding to much \u2013 I was distraught and tired of being turned away but they finally admitted something was not right and she couldn\u2019t maintain her oxygen saturations.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A few months after the hospital stay, Bec noticed Bridgette\u2019s breathing was still not normal. They saw numerous GPs for opinions and were told everything looked fine.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cI knew something wasn\u2019t right and after being told 'it\u2019s nothing' so many times, I was almost defeated. Instead I showed a GP some video footage of Bridgette\u2019s breathing and we were referred to a paediatrician. After months and months of being ignored, within a week we were told our daughter had some form of chronic lung disease. And our journey of diagnosis started.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cThe diagnosis process was traumatising. To not have any certainty around what is causing your child's symptoms and breathing difficulties and then not knowing what treatment is going to work, is really hard. It\u2019s a never-ending pool of questions. You feel let down, unsupported and alone.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":9637,\"width\":357,\"height\":357,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"className\":\"is-style-rounded\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/hospital-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9637\" width=\"357\" height=\"357\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cRare is actually rare \u2013 the medical professionals are learning about it, there\u2019s limited information and that makes it really hard for families to get the financial support and emotional support that they need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u00a0\u201cYou have to become the medical professional and be across all the terminology and medications. Even now that we have a diagnosis and a treatment plan in place, I\u2019m always on edge. You can hear Bridgette puffing in her sleep and we never really know what her limit is or what creates the flare ups. If she\u2019s struggling is it because she\u2019s pushed herself too much or is it the cold weather or is she getting sick? As the parent, the onus is on you to constantly monitor your child and notice any changes.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":9634,\"width\":362,\"height\":376,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"className\":\"is-style-rounded\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Bridgette-V2-1-986x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9634\" width=\"362\" height=\"376\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While the day-to-day challenges remained&nbsp;and&nbsp;many questions&nbsp;were still unanswered, for Bec\u2019s family, there was hope on the horizon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cWith rare lung disease in children, while our family and friends are supportive, sometimes it's hard to explain the condition and the impact on our lives and it\u2019s hard for others to relate to. Being able to access support through Lung Foundation Australia and connect with other families who understand what we\u2019re going through has been massive.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cIt gives you strength. They can relate to when you\u2019re having a bad day,&nbsp;to&nbsp;the frustrations of having to be in hospital&nbsp;and how much of an impact this&nbsp;whole thing&nbsp;has&nbsp;on your whole family and your own emotional and mental wellbeing.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cAs the parent, the hardest part is you\u2019ve got to stay strong&nbsp;all the time.&nbsp;You\u2019re&nbsp;always the one there in the early hours and all hours of the night trying to look after your child that\u2019s sick but also keep everything else running in the background.&nbsp;It\u2019s such a huge support having people who you can relate to&nbsp;and they appreciate and understand&nbsp;what you\u2019re going through.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":9638,\"width\":337,\"height\":337,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"className\":\"is-style-rounded\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/bec-and-brig.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9638\" width=\"337\" height=\"337\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bec hopes&nbsp;more&nbsp;families will be able to connect with the services and support that have helped make the future a little brighter for her family.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cTo all the parents and grandparents out there&nbsp;and&nbsp;anyone who has someone that they love that has a lung condition,&nbsp;know that you are not alone. We are here, you may not have found us yet but when you do,&nbsp;we will be there to support you through the process.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cWe might be hard to find sometimes because we\u2019re rare, but we are here and we would love to hear from you, so please get in contact with Lung Foundation Australia and we will welcome you and send you lots of love.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":9636,\"width\":409,\"height\":409,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"className\":\"is-style-rounded\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Bridgette-heart-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9636\" width=\"409\" height=\"409\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"customColor\":\"#fec110\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fec110;color:#fec110\" \/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"align\":\"center\",\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Australian children with rare lung disease deserve a brighter future. 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