Managing Sickle Cell Disease as a Teenager
Nicholas was diagnosed with sickle cell disease soon after he was born, and he overcame numerous health obstacles throughout his childhood. Watch this video to hear Nicholas and his mother, Bridget, discuss how Nicholas manages his disease, allowing him to live a fulfilling life as a teenager. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).