Immune Deficiency Foundation
Episodes
Being Independent - Part of the Teen Series
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Figuring out your journey through life can be tough, especially as you grow older and more independent. One of the best parts of being a teenager is h...
Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID) - A Diagnosis-Specific Episode
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Common Variable Immune Deficiency, or CVID, is just one of the more than 400 primary immunodeficiencies, characterized by low levels of serum immunogl...
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) - A Diagnosis Specific Episode
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a severe systemic inflammatory syndrome that can be fatal. HLH occurs when histiocytes and lymphocytes be...
College Concerns - Part of the Young Adult Series
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The transition to college is both stressful and exciting. For those living with a chronic disease like a primary immunodeficiency (PI), adjusting to c...
Employment and PI - Part of the Young Adult Series
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For people with primary immunodeficiency diseases (PI), employment is about more than just making money and job satisfaction. You need a job that will...
Coping with the Emotional Dimensions of PI - Part of the Young Adult Series
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
People living with chronic illnesses know the physical toll it takes on the body. But it also takes an emotional toll and understanding how you are fe...
Taking Control of Your Healthcare Management - Part of the Young Adult Series
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Young adults with primary immunodeficiency diseases (PI) must develop independent disease self-management skills as they transition from pediatric to ...