Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Support Group
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.
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Hi. I am new to this diagnosis. Although I have had these symptoms for years, no one was able to diagnose until now. I... READ MORE
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I found out through 23andme gene testing that I have the gene variant present for AAT. I am MZ. I found a study through... READ MORE
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I got my genetic tests and I am PI SS. World renown doctor was asked from Alpha 1 Canada about my genetic type. He said... READ MORE
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Hi everyone, I have been recently diagnosed as having alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency, I have PiMS, I am awaiting an... READ MORE
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Does anyone know what the symptoms are as far as digestion problems when this disease starts taking its toll on your... READ MORE
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I see nobody has written anything here in 4ever, but it's worth a shot to see if anybody looks or can direct me to a... READ MORE
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Hello everyone. I was born with Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency with an mz frieno type. I have had no problems with my... READ MORE
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anyone out there that has this one allele and has severe lung and liver disease?
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Hello,My best friend was just recently diagnosed (he's 23) and already has asthma. He is taking the right step and is... READ MORE
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I recently had a blood test done which showed my Alpha 1 antitrypsin levels were at 0.79. I understand the normal range... READ MORE
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I am new to the group, I am currently 36 years old and i was diagnosed around 2006 with alpha 1 mz. i first started... READ MORE
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Hi everyone,I am sad to be here in this support group but happy it's here. One never thinks they're going to be... READ MORE
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I just wanted to share with all of you my story. I was diagnosed with Alpha One Antitrypsin at the age of 13. I was... READ MORE
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I just found out I am ZZ and got my results back for my AAT levels. I'm 5.2 um or approximately 32 mg/dl. I have read... READ MORE
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Hello,My 43-yr old fiance was just confirmed as having alpha-1 ZZ (the worst type). She only was tested since her... READ MORE
