Three youths' battle to breathe Youths seek breath of life
For three Oklahomans, the chance at life brought them to a St. Louis hospital. A double-lung transplant seemed to be their only hope.

 
By Kristen M. Daum
Published: June 20, 2008

The chance to breathe has been a fight to survive for three Oklahomans. By a stroke of fate, these three young people sought life-saving operations this spring at St. Louis Children's Hospital . A double-lung transplant for each one — though an invasive and risky measure — seemed the last chance.

Staff Writer Kristen M. Daum reports, Page 10A

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