December 15, 2017 Comments Off

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December 15, 2017 Comments Off

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November 29, 2017 Comments Off

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November 17, 2017 Comments Off

What is Alpha-1 Antitrypsin? Alpha-1 antitrypsin is a vital protein produced by the liver to protect the lungs. It provides protection from the harmful effects of infections and inhaled irritants, particularly tobacco smoke.

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November 16, 2017 Comments Off

Alpha-1 antitrypsin is a vital protein produced by the liver to protect the lungs. It provides protection from the harmful effects of infections and inhaled irritants, particularly tobacco smoke. It can be easily

November 16, 2017 Comments Off

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (Alpha-1) is a genetic condition which, after cystic fibrosis, is the commonest genetic disorder in Ireland. It severely affects more than 15,000 people, with another 250,000 carriers also at risk

November 16, 2017 Comments Off

There are 2 tests required to correctly diagnose alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.The first test is called an alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) level, the second more informative test is called an AAT phenotype.  An AAT level

November 9, 2017 Comments Off

The Annual Alpha-1 Patient Conference took place again this year in the Marino Institute of Education in Drumcondra in Dublin on Friday, October 20th. Over 60 Alphas and family members attended with plenty

November 9, 2017 Comments Off

The Annual Alpha-1 Patient Conference took place again this year in the Marino Institute of Education in Drumcondra in Dublin on Friday, October 20th. Over 60 Alphas and family members attended with plenty