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Kaylee's column
Having grown up with pulmonary hypertension, 21-year-old Kaylee Mynot knows a thing or two about life with a rare disease. In her latest column for Emphasis, she reflects on transitioning to adult PH care services, and offers her advice for young people about to embark on the change.
Kaylee is happy to chat to any young person who may be nervous about moving up to adult care services. Please email media@phauk.org and we will pass your message on.
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