A1AA Logo
“Our mission is to improve the health and well being of those affected by Alpha-1 through support to patients,
educating healthcare professionals and advancing public policy for the Alpha-1 Community.”

Won’t you sign up for membership? Simply click HERE

Be the First to know
sign up for our TWITTER
Home
A1AA Donation Shoppe
Mission Statement
What is Alpha-1
Need Help Now !
Informational Resources
  • Support
  • Medicine Support
  • Personal Advocacy
  • Education
  • Public Policy
    • Alpha-1 Vets
    Health Tips
    FAQs
    Lending Library
    Caregivers
    Membership
    Management Team
    A1AA Published Archive
  • The Register - newsltr
    • Press Room
    Our Partners and Links
    Alpha-1 Advocacy Summary

    Our Partner's
    in the Alpha
    Community



    Testing for AAT Deficiency
    Simply click HERE
    Alpha One International Registry
    provides AAT Deficiency Testing. This AAT Deficiency Testing is a
    COMPLETE CONFIDENCIAL TESTING SERVICE
    and WITHOUT COST TO YOU.
    Please read the detail at: AAT Deficiency Detection Center
    		 Impact of environmental factors on Alpha-1 Patients.



    The impact of environmental factors on Alpha-1patients. This study looked at the impact of environmental exposures and onset of symptoms of lung illness in Alpha-1 patients.

    The contribution of occupational dust, fume, and gas inhalation to development of chronic respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation has been documented in cross-sectional studies in the general population, occupational cross-sectional studies, occupational cohort studies, experimental studies, as well as rigorous reviews of the literature. However, the occurrence and severity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at a given level of exposure are far from uniform. Many individuals never develop lung disease despite breathing unclean air, whereas others become impaired with comparable levels of exposure. This supports the possibility of a combination of effects from both environmental exposures and genetic factors. From a clinical standpoint, it is difficult to know how to advise patients who are at risk for COPD about the potential effects of occupational exposures on their long-term health.

    Read More: http://ajrccm.atsjournals.org/cgi/content/full/162/2/553



    Lking for More Information... Need Help Now! Click Here
    Return Home | Back to Education Resources | Back to Informational Resources

    Alpha-1 Advocacy Alliance, PO Box 202, 103 Rapidan Church Lane, Wolftown, VA 22748
    Telephone: 540-948-6777 or 1-866-FOR-A1AA   (1-866-367-2122) Fax # 540-948-6763
    Copyright © 2009 Alpha-1 Advocacy Alliance, All Rights Reserved
    Home | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy