Everest is a sweet and happy baby boy who loves to snuggle and be active.
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nOn August 27, 2021, Everest was taken to the doctor after his mother noticed abnormal breathing.
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nEverest was admitted to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland, Oregon, where he spent several weeks in care.
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nDoctors administered many tests that discovered Everest was suffering with a rare lung disease.
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nOn October 18, 2021, Everest went in for surgery. Doctors did a lung biopsy and were able to diagnose Everest with neuroendocrine cell hyperplasia of infancy (NEHI).
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nNEHI is a disease that will affect Everest his entire life. However, the hope is that he will possibly grow out of some of the severe symptoms that affect his breathing.
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nEverest’s condition has caused cardiac damage to his pulmonary arteries, so doctors are monitoring his heart closely.
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nEverest will travel to Portland often to see doctors.
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nEverest will be adopted as a Sparrow to Hidden Valley High School. HVHS Students will work hard to raise money for Everest through sponsored community service.