Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency - Not A Rare Disease, But Rarely Diagnosed

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7 жыл бұрын

Imagine-- a rare disease that’s rarely diagnosed-- because it mimics so many other diseases.
We’re talking about Alpha-1 Anti-TRIP-sin Deficiency - or AAT - a hereditary condition that may cause lung disease and liver disease. Dr. Kyle Hogarth, a Pulmonologist, at the University of Chicago and an expert in pulmonary diseases, joins us to discussAlpha-1 Anti-trip-sin Deficiency. It puts you at a higher risk for developing lung diseases, such as emphysema, as well as liver disease. It’s often linked with those conditions. But it’s a genetic condition- passed from parents to their children.Who’s at risk of getting this condition? What tests determine if you have it? And what lifestyle changes can help patients cope with this disease? We have lots of insight.
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@StephanieLeigh83 3 жыл бұрын

I was diagnosed after the gallbladder surgery. My surgeon (a brilliant man) noticed during a very routine gallbladder surgery that my liver was severely enlarged. He took a biopsy, took some labs and I was diagnosed. Years of asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, constantly coughing finally explained because he took the time to investigate. I’m grateful I now have a proper diagnosis.

@rickdaystar477 6 жыл бұрын

I wonder how many people suffer needlessly because doctors miss this rare ailment.

@iPhone-eb9cz Жыл бұрын

I really want to be tested for this. My lungs HURT when I encounter even the SLIGHTEST bit of pollution, contamination or smoke. My alveoli seize up. And it feels like I’m inhaling shards of glass and powdered soot.

@aleksandrabessmertnaia3545 Жыл бұрын

Моему ребёнку всего 9 лет!

@biancajade728 6 жыл бұрын

Recently my liver bloodwork was coming up high and there was no reason why since don't drink or smoke not overweight my primary dr ordered Alpha1 test and have it. Also have PBC & PSC BUT luckily my drs were not wait & see they worked hard over a year & half of tests & scans biopsy to find the reason.I am early stage, but sadly I have the symptoms so tired and in pain (from PBC) & with our CALI fires I need to do tests again for Alpha level especially as I am short of breath & getting migraines now but that could also be anemia. My body doesn't absorb iron I need to get infusions and transfusions.

@harpertracey5532 3 жыл бұрын

I wasn't diagnosed until last year 2020 and I'm 48 years old I have been suffering and trying to get answers for years and years and although I was tested and proved to have it last year after everything else came up negative I have yet to be treated for it or have any doctor tell me anything about it these are the First videos I'm finding on it so thank you so much

@huwwilliams1180 4 жыл бұрын

I have alpha 1 in the liver had a transplant as a baby and am healthy but are concerned about my lungs

@carissalewis749 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad that he doesn’t have as many complications as my mom did. She had to wear oxygen and could barely even walk slowly without getting extremely winded. Every Aloha 1 patient is so different and unique. My mom has since passed away and my heart is broken. I look forward to the day I see her again. Until then I will live my life according to Gods word and I know she is so proud. She is no longer suffering and struggling for air.

@dangersquad8076 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video

@sanketdoshi4130

Alpha-1 is not the things to shuts off all that destructive force, It just can balance and control the destroying ezymes numbers ,so that only protecting the lungs instead of letting enzymes destroy the alveoli.

@theredqueen2283 3 жыл бұрын

I am a Scandinavian descendant and carry this mutation, it is known as a viking mutation from parasites , I wonder if there is a risk to covid if you have this

@jenniferebube5613 3 жыл бұрын

Wow 👍🏼

@katiebusekist6973

Can you just have one copy and have alpha 1 ?

@tmross4 2 жыл бұрын

So I have Intrinsic Asthma. Had status asthmatica before I was diagnosed with IA. Now I have COPD. I've never smoked. I have Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. I did the 23&Me for Health, and it came back that I was a carrier. I did a test (I think with the University of Florida) - they were looking at the relationship between asthma and AAT. I came back as a carrier. The gene is P*S. Are there other genes that can cause AAT besides the "S" and "Z"?

@Reneebenson 3 жыл бұрын

I was tested for this yesterday I have had asma sense I was a kid, my asma is alright but blowing out air of .my mouth is mildly constructed. My brother a year and half ago died from copd and he had something wrong with his liver