Therese Elizabeth Blanch
On Sunday, September 29, 2024, Therese Elizabeth Blanch passed away at the early age of 54.
Beloved and devoted wife of Ben.
Beloved mother of Jess and Kirra.
Dearly loved daughter of Audrey and William Dwyer.
Loved daughter-in-law of Carol and Ellis Blanch.
Loved sister to Madonna, Peter, Susan and Paul.
Loving aunty to Brooke, Ellie, Jay, Carisa, Luke, Blake, Taleah, Tori, Karnie, Sam, Harry and Joh.
Beloved friend to many more.
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About Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis (iSGS)
Idiopathic subglottic stenosis (iSGS) is a narrowing (stenosis) of a specific portion of the windpipe (trachea) known as the subglottis (just below the vocal cords). Idiopathic means that the underlying cause of this narrowing is unknown. Most patients have scar tissue (fibrosis) and inflammation in the affected area. Symptoms may include shortness of breath upon exertion (dyspnea), hoarseness, and a high-pitched wheezing sound when breathing in or out (stridor). The disorder occurs almost exclusively in women. The condition often recurs despite treatment.