[Hopefully so, hello my name is XXXX i am 42 i smoke and have always had breathing problems and heart anxiety related issues. My dad had alphaa1 antitrysen deficiency, he suffered terribly. But he has been at peace now tho... View answer

[I am looking for a reference for a Pulmonary doctor who practices at Sunrise Hospital. My other half has to have Zemera infusions every week. He has been getting the treatment since July of 2012. The Dr. who originally... View answer

[If a person with alpha1 antitrepsy suffers a hard blow to their chest can it be a life threatening injury?? What if they have already had damage done to the liver as a result of the alpha 1 antitrepsy could a blow cause... View answer

Have a 19 yr son overslept for last 5 yrs has alpha 1 antitrypsin def but LFTs normal slight elev in ALT . He has had 20mg Lexapro but no better. Almost impossible to get him to work in morn. Strong ... View answer

(no high grade fever, sweats). I am 35 years old, a smoker and have mild emphysema due to alpha-1- antitrypsin deficiency . I am very aware that I need to quit smoking and am currently working... View answer

[I ve been told that I have symptoms of A1AT deficiency, and that it would be genetic or heridtary. But no family member has had that diagnosis. Would there be other symptoms that might have been overlooked or might it... View answer

My 1 year old nephew was just diagnosed with Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. He has an enlarged liver with a low count of 80 versus 300. How worried should we be? I read it is not necessarily... View answer

I am a carrier for Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and may be a carrier for G6PD deficiency (I know ... both had serious health complications as a result). However, I m also aware that infants... View answer

disease, Alpha 1-Antitrypsin deficiency. But don t understand why the 1st 3 levels are as high as they are ... View answer

I had a recent visit to an Urgent Care center, with chest pain, breathing difficulties, and diarrhea. I am a 59 year old female with agenetic lung condition, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. On... View answer