Nova, The Battle to Breathe
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 9 PM
Thursday, Sept. 17, at 2 AM
Witness an extraordinary medical revolution in the battle against cystic fibrosis, one of the most common fatal genetic diseases in the U.S. Once, CF was a death sentence, with life expectancies barely reaching adulthood. But in 2019 a remarkable new treatment — Trikafta, a potent combination of three drugs — changed everything. People who once spent their days gasping for breath found themselves running marathons. Follow the decades-long scientific quest, fueled by desperate parents, that led to this remarkable breakthrough — a tale of joy, struggle, and unwavering hope.
