At The Onset Of COPD...Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease which is an umbrella term used to describe progressive lung diseases including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and Alpha... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I'm Still Here After 13 Years Battling COPD and Alpha-1...I wasn't just diagnosed with COPD that day, but also with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1).... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
What You Should Know About Augmentation Therapy...Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, known as Alpha-1, is a genetic condition passed from parents to their children through their genes.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
It's a Genetic Thing: Alpha 1...So if you are young, and have been diagnosed with COPD be sure you are tested for Alpha 1.... By alpha1val1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
So Much Guilt Because of COPD...Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1) is a genetic (inherited) condition passed from parents to their children through their genes.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments28 comments
Understanding Thirdhand Smoke...Deficiency (Alpha-1) genes onto them.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Links Between Alpha-1 Deficiency And Asthma/ Allergies...So, here is what to know about alpha-1, asthma, and allergies. Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is caused by a COPD gene.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What exactly is Alpha-1?...Hello, I read the article on Alpha-1. What is it exactly? I have never even heard of it outside of this community....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Alpha-1 Deficiency: Were You Tested?...Whether you are newly diagnosed with COPD or a 30-year veteran, Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency might be a new concept for you.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments48 comments
Me Before Alpha-1 (Genetic COPD)...What is the life that you had before you were diagnosed with COPD? I was working a few jobs at the time of my diagnosis. I was a cook for... By Jackie English4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Intimacy With Alpha-1 (Genetic COPD)...Over the past eleven years since being diagnosed with Alpha-1, my husband and my's sex and intimacy have changed over the years. Why did I say both?... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Jackie English...I helped start a nonprofit for Alpha 1 patients (alongside my friend Deb Burwell) in 2012.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Breathing Issues and Frequent Illness in Childhood and Young Adulthood...Maybe you should be tested for Alpha-1 if so. For free testing or more information on Alpha-1, you can visit the Alpha-1 Foundation website.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
What Is Bronchiectasis?...Genetic COPD is called Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. Studies confirm that many people with Alpha-1 Deficiency also have bronchiectasis.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Advice for a Newly Diagnosed COPD Patient...Find support from either online or in-person support groups and forums like our community here or the Alpha-1 Foundation (if you have Alpha-1).... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What’s That Smell?...I wish I had known about my Alpha-1 back then, and I would have used natural cleaners sooner.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
I'm Too Young To Have COPD...On our page, "Alpha-1 Deficiency: Were You Tested?"... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
COPD vs. Aging (Part 1)...The other day I was talking to my husband about some ailment that was new. I think at the time I was looking in the mirror and was just so... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Existing COPD and now positive with the RSV...Yes i have the Alpha-1 gene. It . Lung screens are clear as of Thursday at ER.. Albuterol would barely work. Went back on The neb and got relief....Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesBreathing
Time Flies...This will be a great place too, to share and educate on COPD and Alpha-1. I don’t have Alpha-1 but it is definitely worth mentioning.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
