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Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Information

Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency (A1AD or Alpha-1) is a genetic disorder caused by reduced levels of alpha 1-antitrypsin in the blood. It can lead to emphysema and, in some cases, to liver disease.

Symptoms of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency include shortness of breath, recurring respiratory infections, or obstructive asthma that does not respond to treatment. Individuals with alpha-1 may develop emphysema during their thirties or forties, without a history of significant smoking (although smoking greatly increases the risk for emphysema). A1AD also causes impaired liver function in some patients and may lead to cirrhosis and liver failure (15%). It is the leading cause of liver transplantation in newborns.

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Windshield Wiper Water Causes Legionnaires’ Disease - Use Wiper Fluid Instead Using regular water instead of windshield wiper fluid can create an environment where the Legionella bacterium can develop. Researchers in England and Wales studied why long distance drivers were more frequently developing Legionnaires' disease. ... Read More »
Are Your Expired Prescription Drugs Still Good? The pharmacy and the manufacturer may have different expiration dates for your prescription drugs. In some cases, manufacturers have expiration dates up to two years later than the pharmacy date. A spokesperson for the FDA cautions people to always accept the pharmacy expiration ... Read More »

1) Do I need an annual physical?

 

As many of you know Medicare does NOT cover annual physicals... so the question is do you really need one?

 

For females over 40 you need to come in for an annual mammogram, and either a once a year or every three years (in low- risk folks) Pap ... Read More »

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