This story is adapted from a video.
Elaine has lived with brittle asthma since she was 30. Now in her 60s, the mother from Bradford has lived with the condition for over half of her life.
This severe form of asthma means her condition remains uncontrolled, even with medication, and currently has no cure. “This is why I will go on to the trials and try anything, just to make myself better and help other people as well."
"If it's a cure for you, or some help, then I'm willing to do that, and it might work for somebody else as well."
- Elaine
Participating in the trial involves recording her peak flows twice a day and receiving a monthly injection at the hospital. Elaine speaks highly of the support she receives: "The whole team, the doctors and nurses, are very helpful. You can always ask them any questions at any time."
Taking part has significantly improved Elaine's quality of life. She shares, "Taking part in this trial has made me able to get to the end of the street now, where I wasn't able to walk very far. I don't get out of breath as quick."
Participating in research has given Elaine hope. She explains, "You just feel wonderful that somebody else might just benefit” and further adds, “It makes me happy to think that by doing this and taking part that I'm giving back to somebody else."
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