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Doctors didn't think much of her constant cough. A nurse did and changed her life

After Julie developed a persistent cough, no one seemed to be able to identify the cause. Then, her unsung hero stepped in and saved her life.
Julie Silverman had a very rare condition that went undiagnosed for years.

This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series, from the Hidden Brain team. It features stories of people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else.


In 2018, Julie Silverman developed a bad cough. She went to her primary care physician, who sent her to a plethora of other

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