Antiproteinase

Peg Iverson

Peg Iverson lost her mom to Alpha-1 in 1984. Since then her mother has been her inspiration to do everything she can to help her family, her children and anyone that suffers from Alpha-1. She's on a mission to find a cure.

• alphaonefoundation
• Length: 2:9
• Tags: alpha-1  Antitrypsin Deficiency  AAT  genetic emphysema  antiproteinase  antiprotease  Prolastin  Aralast  Zemaira  lung disease  liver disease  panniculitis  COPD  genetic disorder  recurring asthma  jaundice  chronic cough  bronchiectasis  wheezing  Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency  ascites  Alpha One  A1AD  A1F  genetic COPD 

Jack Davis

Jack Davis learned about Alpha-1 from his sister - who had just been diagnosed. He too started having problems after his surgery to remove a tumor left him breathless.

• alphaonefoundation
• Length: 6:9
• Tags: alpha-1  Antitrypsin Deficiency  AAT  genetic emphysema  antiproteinase  antiprotease  Prolastin  Aralast  Zemaira  lung disease  liver disease  panniculitis  COPD  genetic disorder  recurring asthma  jaundice  chronic cough  bronchiectasis  wheezing  Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency  ascites  Alpha One  A1AD  A1F  genetic COPD 

Cindy Wilson

Cindy Wilson has been treated for asthma since the early 90's. When she was hospitalized for three weeks and put on a respirator, the doctors started to really look at her lung damage.

• alphaonefoundation
• Length: 3:23
• Tags: alpha-1  Antitrypsin Deficiency  AAT  genetic emphysema  antiproteinase  antiprotease  Prolastin  Aralast  Zemaira  lung disease  liver disease  panniculitis  COPD  genetic disorder  recurring asthma  jaundice  chronic cough  bronchiectasis  wheezing  Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency  ascites  Alpha One  A1AD  A1F  genetic COPD 

Susan Kelbaugh

Susan Kelbaugh was diagnosed when she went to Las Vegas with her husband. After a quick asthma test, the lady looked at her and said, "uh oh!"

• alphaonefoundation
• Length: 1:21
• Tags: alpha-1  Antitrypsin Deficiency  AAT  genetic emphysema  antiproteinase  antiprotease  Prolastin  Aralast  Zemaira  lung disease  liver disease  panniculitis  COPD  genetic disorder  recurring asthma  jaundice  chronic cough  bronchiectasis  wheezing  Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency  ascites  Alpha One  A1AD  A1F  genetic COPD 

Bill Colbran

Bill Colbran found out he was a "mini-Alpha" (a carrier) when his wife was diagnosed as an Alpha. Then, his concern was turned towards his son. Could his son be an Alpha too?

• alphaonefoundation
• Length: 1:41
• Tags: alpha-1  Antitrypsin Deficiency  AAT  genetic emphysema  antiproteinase  antiprotease  Prolastin  Aralast  Zemaira  lung disease  liver disease  panniculitis  COPD  genetic disorder  recurring asthma  jaundice  chronic cough  bronchiectasis  wheezing  Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency  ascites  Alpha One  A1AD  A1F  genetic COPD 

Tom Calvin

Tom Calvin was diagnosed about 20 years ago when he was having shortness of breath. But he never smoked!

• alphaonefoundation
• Length: 1:51
• Tags: alpha-1  Antitrypsin Deficiency  AAT  genetic emphysema  antiproteinase  antiprotease  Prolastin  Aralast  Zemaira  lung disease  liver disease  panniculitis  COPD  genetic disorder  recurring asthma  jaundice  chronic cough  bronchiectasis  wheezing  Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency  ascites  Alpha One  A1AD  A1F  genetic COPD 

Nikki Parker

Nikki Parker was told that the chances of her having Alpha-1 were one in a million. When the test came back --it was positive.

• alphaonefoundation
• Length: 1:35
• Tags: alpha-1  Antitrypsin Deficiency  AAT  genetic emphysema  antiproteinase  antiprotease  Prolastin  Aralast  Zemaira  lung disease  liver disease  panniculitis  COPD  genetic disorder  recurring asthma  jaundice  chronic cough  bronchiectasis  wheezing  Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency  ascites  Alpha One  A1AD  A1F  genetic COPD 

Carol Rabush

Carol Rabush's grandson was diagnosed as an Alpha, SZ, after having prolonged jaundice when he was born. That's when she decided her and her husband needed to get tested as soon as possible to see if they too had Alpha-1.

• alphaonefoundation
• Length: 2:1
• Tags: alpha-1  Antitrypsin Deficiency  AAT  genetic emphysema  antiproteinase  antiprotease  Prolastin  Aralast  Zemaira  lung disease  liver disease  panniculitis  COPD  genetic disorder  recurring asthma  jaundice  chronic cough  bronchiectasis  wheezing  Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency  ascites  Alpha One  A1AD  A1F  genetic COPD 

Linda Mullin

Linda Mullen was hospitalized with what she thought was an asthma attack - nebulizers and inhalers weren't helping. That's when she was tested for Alpha-1.

• alphaonefoundation
• Length: 1:28
• Tags: alpha-1  Antitrypsin Deficiency  AAT  genetic emphysema  antiproteinase  antiprotease  Prolastin  Aralast  Zemaira  lung disease  liver disease  panniculitis  COPD  genetic disorder  recurring asthma  jaundice  chronic cough  bronchiectasis  wheezing  Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency  ascites  Alpha One  A1AD  A1F  genetic COPD 

Patty Tew

Patty Tew had been getting sick more often. After a few doctor's visits and some tests, she finally figured out why.

• alphaonefoundation
• Length: 2:35
• Tags: alpha-1  Antitrypsin Deficiency  AAT  genetic emphysema  antiproteinase  antiprotease  Prolastin  Aralast  Zemaira  lung disease  liver disease  panniculitis  COPD  genetic disorder  recurring asthma  jaundice  chronic cough  bronchiectasis  wheezing  Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency  ascites  Alpha One  A1AD  A1F  genetic COPD 

Deborah Labud

Deborah Labud was misdiagnosed a few times with bronchitis before doctors finally realized she had Alpha-1. In fact, by the time she was diagnosed, she only had 17% percent lung capacity.

• alphaonefoundation
• Length: 1:32
• Tags: alpha-1  Antitrypsin Deficiency  AAT  genetic emphysema  antiproteinase  antiprotease  Prolastin  Aralast  Zemaira  lung disease  liver disease  panniculitis  COPD  genetic disorder  recurring asthma  jaundice  chronic cough  bronchiectasis  wheezing  Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency  ascites  Alpha One  A1AD  A1F  genetic COPD 

Helen Nichols

Helen Nichols thinks that everybody that has breathing problems should be tested so that they can make the necessary precautions to stay healthy. She believes that if her brother had done so, he may not have passed away so young.

• alphaonefoundation
• Length: 2:18
• Tags: alpha-1  Antitrypsin Deficiency  AAT  genetic emphysema  antiproteinase  antiprotease  Prolastin  Aralast  Zemaira  lung disease  liver disease  panniculitis  COPD  genetic disorder  recurring asthma  jaundice  chronic cough  bronchiectasis  wheezing  Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency  ascites  Alpha One  A1AD  A1F  genetic COPD 

Tom Corron

It took many doctors, and many visits to the clinics before Tom Corron was finally diagnosed with Alpha-1.

• alphaonefoundation
• Length: 2:26
• Tags: alpha-1  Antitrypsin Deficiency  AAT  genetic emphysema  antiproteinase  antiprotease  Prolastin  Aralast  Zemaira  lung disease  liver disease  panniculitis  COPD  genetic disorder  recurring asthma  jaundice  chronic cough  bronchiectasis  wheezing  Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency  ascites  Alpha One  A1AD  A1F  genetic COPD 

Ginny White

Ginny White kept having pneumonia and bronchitis. She had never heard of Alpha-1, and was very surprised when her test came back positive.

• alphaonefoundation
• Length: 1:31
• Tags: alpha-1  Antitrypsin Deficiency  AAT  genetic emphysema  antiproteinase  antiprotease  Prolastin  Aralast  Zemaira  lung disease  liver disease  panniculitis  COPD  genetic disorder  recurring asthma  jaundice  chronic cough  bronchiectasis  wheezing  Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency  ascites  Alpha One  A1AD  A1F  genetic COPD 

Roger Hanes

Roger Hanes was "floored" when he found out he was diagnosed with Alpha-1, since his brother had passed away so young from the same condition.

• alphaonefoundation
• Length: 2:10
• Tags: alpha-1  Antitrypsin Deficiency  AAT  genetic emphysema  antiproteinase  antiprotease  Prolastin  Aralast  Zemaira  lung disease  liver disease  panniculitis  COPD  genetic disorder  recurring asthma  jaundice  chronic cough  bronchiectasis  wheezing  Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency  ascites  Alpha One  A1AD  A1F  genetic COPD 

Robert Minello

Robert Milnello wants everyone that has a loved one, a friend or a family member that could be at risk for Alpha-1 to have the test done.

• alphaonefoundation
• Length: 1:39
• Tags: alpha-1  Antitrypsin Deficiency  AAT  genetic emphysema  antiproteinase  antiprotease  Prolastin  Aralast  Zemaira  lung disease  liver disease  panniculitis  COPD  genetic disorder  recurring asthma  jaundice  chronic cough  bronchiectasis  wheezing  Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency  ascites  Alpha One  A1AD  A1F  genetic COPD 

Angela Patterson

Angela Patterson was diagnosed with Alpha-1 by accident, while undergoing major surgery. Her liver enzymes were "out of whack" and doctors had trouble figuring out why.

• alphaonefoundation
• Length: 1:29
• Tags: alpha-1  Antitrypsin Deficiency  AAT  genetic emphysema  antiproteinase  antiprotease  Prolastin  Aralast  Zemaira  lung disease  liver disease  panniculitis  COPD  genetic disorder  recurring asthma  jaundice  chronic cough  bronchiectasis  wheezing  Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency  ascites  Alpha One  A1AD  A1F  genetic COPD 

Mark Rabush

When his first child was jaundiced for about 2 and a half weeks, Mark Rabish took him to a hepatologist to see what was wrong. They did the test for Alpha-1 and it turned out he had it - Mark was tested soon after.

• alphaonefoundation
• Length: 1:50
• Tags: alpha-1  Antitrypsin Deficiency  AAT  genetic emphysema  antiproteinase  antiprotease  Prolastin  Aralast  Zemaira  lung disease  liver disease  panniculitis  COPD  genetic disorder  recurring asthma  jaundice  chronic cough  bronchiectasis  wheezing  Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency  ascites  Alpha One  A1AD  A1F  genetic COPD