Behind the Science
'Finding the right treatment for asthma and nasal polyps transformed my life'
Stephen, 59, is a GSK employee with a deep understanding of respiratory medicine. He is also a patient with asthma and chronic rhinitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) who spent years suffering frequent attacks. Here, he explains how he worked with healthcare professionals to manage his condition – and get back the energy he needs to keep up with his young children.
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