Dallas respiratory therapist commits to helping patients, even as cystic fibrosis puts her at risk
The dangers health care workers have braved during the pandemic are even greater for Breanna Pierce.
Breanna Pierce, a 26-year-old respiratory therapist at Texas Health Dallas, poses for a photo outside of the hospital in Dallas. Pierce, who has cystic fibrosis, has continued to work during the pandemic despite the risks.(Juan Figueroa / Staff Photographer)
When the coronavirus pandemic began, everyone told Breanna Pierce what she should do.
Her doctors suggested and her family urged: Take a break from working as a respiratory therapist. The risks were too high.