A recent survey has revealed that one in every two people nationwide has experienced lung disease, either personally or through a member of their family. Yet only 18% have had their lungs tested
The new Alpha-1 Global website was launched last month. The site provides a platform for Alpha-1 patients to communicate and to collaborate; to provide a central network for exchange of news, information and
The annual Alpha-1 conference will take place this year on Friday, October 24th in the Marino Institute of Education in Dublin. We are delighted to confirm that Mr. John Walsh, CEO of the US
A dramatic decline in smoking rates has coincided with the introduction of plain-packaging laws in Australia. The daily smoking rate decreased from 15.1 per cent to 12.8 per cent between 2010 and 2013,
An exciting new project has been launched by IPPOSI and UCD in an attempt to solve some of the everyday problems that people with medical conditions encounter. (more…)
Smoking is the number one risk factor for lung disease in those born with Alpha-1. The European Lung Foundation and the European Respiratory Society describe the benefits of quitting smoking in two excellent diagrams.
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Upon diagnosis Alpha-1 patients can be fast-tracked to the National Alpha-1 Clinic in Beaumont Hospital for medical assessment, follow-up care and genetic counselling. The specialist Alpha-1 Clinic started in Beaumont Hospital in March 2010. Every Wednesday afternoon
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