Spring cleaning may not be good for your health. This was the experience of one Maynooth resident following her enthusiastic assault on a long-neglected oven. The cleaning agent used by Orla Keane, 56,
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
A Simple Guide to Clinical Trials The Medical Research Charities Group (MRCG) is an umbrella group of medical research and patient support charities, many of which are involved in with rare diseases. In
Medical Q. I've had Pulmonary Function Tests but I don't know what they mean? A. Pulmonary function tests (also called PFTs) are carried out in order to investigate lung health. The tests consist
Alpha-1 Websites Alpha-1 Foundation (USA) Informative website with excellent information in plain English and downloadable resources for newly-diagnosed Alphas. What is Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency? (USA) Link to a good overview of Alpha -1