Today’s featured artist is Azaylea Ramirez with her submission titled “Favorite Color Lungs”.
“The magnitude symptoms of primary ciliary dyskinesia vary in affected individuals. Symptoms often begin shortly after birth and can include coughing, gagging, choking and lung atelectasis (neonatal respiratory distress). Affected individuals often experience chronic sinus, middle ear and lung infections as well as chronic coughing, excess mucus and hearing loss. The recurring respiratory infections can lead to an irreversible scarring and dilatation in the bronchi (bronchiectasis) and severe lung damage.
Cilia are also present in the ventricles of the brain and in the reproductive system so ciliary dysfunction can also affect other body systems. Affected males are typically infertile because movement of sperm (motility) is abnormal. PCD may also be associated with infertility and ectopic pregnancy in females.” ~ National Organization for Rare Disorders
The PCD Artist Project is a collaborative effort by artist to raise awareness for PCD or primary ciliary dyskinesia and support the PCD Smiles program. Each artist who submitted art work to the project either has PCD or has a PCD family member.
The PCD Artist Project’s 2021 exhibition merchandise ranges from apparel, giftware, home furnishings, and printed products such as posters, prints, wall art, and other items, all created from our exhibition; which can be viewed on PCD Smiles’s website. It is our hope that you support the PCD Smiles program by purchasing exhibition merchandise today.
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