Imagine thinking that you have a cold. But, you take medication and the symptoms only get worse. You find yourself in the ICU and you are having trouble breathing. The symptoms eventually ease, but they return with what appears to be no rhyme or reason. Little did you know, that the medicine you were administered could have been the catalyst for the illness. By the grace of God you come upon a doctor who has seen these symptoms before. He begins to tell you that you do not have asthma, allergies, or a cold. But that you have an incurable, yet treatable disease called AERD. AERD is Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease. Imagine taking aspirin for a headache and ending up in the ICU because of the impact that it has on your lungs. Rhonda Nelson shares her diagnosis and journey with AERD. As she navigates through this life, she also understands the good that you put into the world can return to you. She is an advocate for people with AERD and children in the foster care system. Please take a moment to check out this amazing episode and let us know your thoughts!

If you would like to know more about Rhonda Nelson, please check her out at: https://rhondabnelson.com/. You can also find her book, "A Different Life" there as well. The title of the episode is inspired by a song written and performed by her husband's band - Little River Band. Please check them out! https://reallittleriverband.com/about-us/

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