THESE COPD PATIENTS FOUND ANSWERS AND A NEW WAY FORWARD.

 

For some people, COPD is actually caused by a hereditary condition known as alpha-1. If your healthcare provider confirms a diagnosis of alpha-1, they can recommend a treatment plan that may be right for you.

 

A Former Smoker

One day when working out to exercise videos, Doreen began to struggle. Even though she quit smoking, things just didn’t improve. Bronchitis started to happen like clockwork. Then she was diagnosed with alpha-1.

An Avid Runner

Carla enjoyed running, but she started having difficulty keeping up with friends and experiencing more shortness of breath. One day, after an emergency room visit for a collapsed lung, a healthcare provider diagnosed her with alpha-1. After 30 years of health problems, she finally had an answer and a path forward.

 

Knowing can pave the way to new possibilities.

According to the COPD Foundation and other leading COPD health organizations, if you’ve been diagnosed with COPD, you should learn your risk for alpha-1.1-4 If your healthcare professional confirms a diagnosis of alpha-1, they can tell you about the potential options available to you. There may also be lifestyle changes you can make to help better manage your symptoms.

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References

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  2. Global strategy for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. GOLD COPD 2021 report.
  3. Sandhaus RA, Turino G, Brantly ML, Campos M, Cross CE, Goodman K, Hogarth DK, Knight SL, Stocks JM, Stoller JK, Strange C, Teckman J. The Diagnosis and Management of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency in the Adult. Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis. 2016 Jun 6;3(3):668-682.
  4. World Health Organization. Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency: memorandum from a WHO meeting. Bull World Health Org. 1997;75(5):397-415.