'I can finally breathe easy despite rare condition'
Summary
Natalie Rekowski has a rare condition that affects her ability to breathe and requires ongoing treatment. After emergency surgery, she felt much better and could enjoy her pregnancy. The treatment for her condition is available at a specialist center in Nottingham.Key Facts
- Natalie Rekowski suffers from a rare condition affecting her airway, known as idiopathic laryngotracheal stenosis.
- The condition affects about one in 500,000 women and causes narrowing of the voice box and windpipe.
- At 18 weeks pregnant with her second child, Natalie's condition worsened, leading to emergency surgery.
- Treatment involves surgery to remove affected tissue and steroid injections to manage scar tissue.
- Prof Reza Nouraei, a specialist in Nottingham, developed a technique to treat this condition effectively.
- Natalie is part of a support group of women with the same condition who receive treatment at Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre.
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