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Treatment And Cure For Alpha 1-antitrypsin Deficiency

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Dr. Shubham Mehta MD

[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

Answered by : Dr. Shubham Mehta ( Psychiatrist)
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar MD

half has to have Zemera infusions every week. He has been getting the treatment since July of 2012. The .... He is anxious to get his treatment back on track so, he will probably talk to you for a brief... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar ( Pulmonologist)
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman MD

[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

Answered by : Dr. Salah Saad Shoman ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Luchuo Engelbert Bain MD

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

Answered by : Dr. Luchuo Engelbert Bain ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Rakhi Tayal MD

(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

Answered by : Dr. Rakhi Tayal ( OBGYN)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr.    Mohammed Taher Ali MD

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

Answered by : Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.   Ashakiran S MD

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

Answered by : Dr. Ashakiran S ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Satyadeo Choubey MD

[I have alpha 1 antitripson deficiency and my COPD is stage 3 with 50 usage of my lungs. I was just diagnosed. My doctor said to manage this with just inhalers. I have yet to get my liver results. I am 53 years of age. I... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Satyadeo Choubey ( Pulmonologist)
Dr.  Arnab Maji MD

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

Answered by : Dr. Arnab Maji ( Pulmonologist)
Dr.    Mohammed Taher Ali MD

My husband has severe alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency, type PiZZ with very low values og A1AT. He has developed empghyzema in the lower lungs. He is doing quite well, but now he is bothered by a severe itching ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali ( General & Family Physician)