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Who Should Get Tested

WebThe World Health Organization (WHO), the American Thoracic Society (ATS), the European Respiratory Society (ERS), and the Alpha-1 Foundation’s Medical and Scientific Advisory …

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What is AlphaNet Canada

WebAlphaNet Canada is a registered charity in Canada, which began operations on April 1, 2014. Our mission is simple: to improve the lives of individuals in Canada who are …

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Augmentation Therapy

WebThe specific therapy for the treatment of Alpha-1-related lung disease is augmentation therapy – also called replacement therapy. Augmentation therapy is the use of alpha-1 …

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Information about AAD

WebAlpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1) is a genetic (inherited) condition – it is passed from parents to their children through their genes. Alpha-1 may result in serious lung disease …

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Understanding Pulmonary Function Testing

WebTo gain further information on your lung health, another group of tests your physician may order as part of pulmonary function testing are Lung Volumes. Below are brief …

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Understanding Pulmonary Function Testing

Webhealth, PFTs deserve special attention. That’s because although PFTs are among the most familiar of all the lung tests, they are also some of the most difficult tests to understand. …

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You, Your Liver, and Alpha-1

WebLab tests are an important part of assessing your liver’s health. Each test looks at specific functions of your liver. General lab tests for liver health There are many diagnostic tests …

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Individual Health Management Plan

Webhealthcare provider. The goal of a health management plan is to look beyond the next scheduled healthcare provider visit and develop a plan to maintain health and evaluate …

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Augmentation Therapy

Webinfuse, if your health care and health insurance providers allow it. You just need to learn how to do it safely. Infusions in the home rarely cause severe allergic reactions. …

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Understanding Lung Disease

WebCOPD can also develop as the result of the inherited disorder, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. This genetically acquired COPD is referred to as Alpha-1 Antitrypsin …

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Augmentation Therapy

WebThe basic goal of augmentation therapy is to increase the level of AAT protein in the lungs. Alpha-1 antitrysin protects the lungs from the destructive effects of neutrophil elastase, …

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AlphaNet Canada PRO Grant

WebPROs have been collected in the Alpha-1 community on health-related quality of life (e.g., short form 36, SF-36) and lung disease specific quality of life (e.g., St. George’s …

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You, Your Liver and Alpha-1

WebAlpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, or Alpha-1, is a genetic condition that can cause disease of the lungs, liver, skin, and blood vessels. Although the first descriptions of Alpha-1 pointed …

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Traveling with Alpha-1

Web• Prior to traveling, it is a good idea to review your health insurance policy. Some insurance policies may not cover you while you are out of state or out of the country. You may wish …

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Individual Health Management Plan

Webhealthcare provider. The goal of a health management plan is to look beyond the next scheduled healthcare provider visit and develop a plan to maintain health and evaluate …

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