Carrie Ann Inaba Speaks Out: Inside Her Battle with Sjogren's and a Frightening Flight Scare

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Carrie Ann Inaba Speaks Out: Inside Her Battle with Sjogren's and a Frightening Flight Scare

News (2 / 1) 21.04.2026 21:02 / Simo


Flight scare and advocacy

Her recent in-flight medical emergency was severe food poisoning that caused dehydration and a drop in blood pressure, not a Sjogren's flare. She has partnered with Novartis on the Sjout for Sjogren's campaign to share tools, doctor referrals and awareness (pronounced "Show-grins"). Sjogren's causes overactive immune cells to attack moisture-producing glands, can affect organs like lungs and kidneys, predominantly affects women, and currently has no FDA-approved cures — care focuses on symptom management. Inaba admits she's lost friendships and parts of her social life but says she's redefined success and hopes her openness helps others.