Anyone heard of this study before ?

[Vonnie50]

healtheuropa.eu/chronic-lun...

[Vonnie50]

Let me know what you think

[Hidden in reply to Vonnie50]

Is it a breakthrough or more research

[Hidden]

And is it for emphysema which copd is it targeting...Vonnie see if there is an email address or ask our lead on research here

[Vonnie50 in reply to Hidden]

I came across it by accident as I search now and then for emphysema cures ect that’s all I know. Don’t know how to ask lead research could someone do this for me ?

[Spacecat1]

Very interesting hubby is going to see if he can find more information on the enzyme

[Vonnie50 in reply to Spacecat1]

Thank you

[megshafer]

Yes, Vonnie, I have read this. What is interesting Duke University, in North Carolina is researching CF and emphysema...they both have very similar patterns, especially when it comes to progression, the biggest difference in the two diseases is CF is genetic...but...is emphysema, besides Alpha 1, also???

Thanks Vonnie!! Thanks for sharing, enjoy the season!!

🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

[Vonnie50 in reply to megshafer]

They keep saying it isn’t but I don’t agree my grandad had it apparently I never knew him. Also most people I met on pulmonary rehabilitation had family members with it also

[Gladwyn in reply to Vonnie50]

My Grandmother, Mother and Aunt died of emphysema and cousin has developed it. All were smokers. Consultant told me there is NOT a hereditary genetic connection but I don't believe it. I might if one of the family as a smoker didn't develop it but all have.

[Vonnie50 in reply to Gladwyn]

Exactly we are not stupid

[Lemon7 in reply to Vonnie50]

It is on my mum's and on my dad's side of the family. It surely must make a predisposition effect.

[Vonnie50 in reply to Lemon7]

We must be right can’t be that much of a coincidence

[Vonnie50]

I do agree! Didn’t think I had said I didn’t. Exactly we need all the help we can get . Onwards and upwards

[megshafer]

I do not understand what about my comment you don't agree with? Its research. Can you explain?

[Vonnie50 in reply to megshafer]

I agree with your comment. I was disagreeing with drs telling us it’s not genetic

[megshafer in reply to Vonnie50]

It was confusing, kind of....there is a good bit of research going on now...which is very good.

Take good care Vonnie, Stay well!!🎄🎄🎄

[Vonnie50 in reply to megshafer]

And to you too x

[2greys]

I am pretty sure I posted about this back in the summer.

[Hidden in reply to 2greys]

Are we any closure 2greys see so much research and not sure what phase they are up to

[2greys in reply to Hidden]

Nothing solid I'm afraid. There are is much promising research but alas nothing new has materialised into something patients can benefit from, yet.

[Hidden in reply to 2greys]

Well still living in hope and believing

[Vonnie50 in reply to 2greys]

Oh so sorry never saw it x

[2greys in reply to Vonnie50]

No need to be sorry at all, many new members have arrived since then who would not have seen it first time around.

[Vonnie50 in reply to 2greys]

That is very true x

[powderpuff]

Thanks for the link Vonnie50 , interestingly! Ever more to think about & digest. No doubt one day all these things we read will drop into place.

[Vonnie50 in reply to powderpuff]

I do hope so. It’s time for a cure for us all xxx