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Researchers describe unique genetic identity of primordial lung progenitors.

For the first time, researchers describe the genetic program behind primordial lung progenitors—embryonic cells that give rise to all the cells that form the lining of the respiratory system after birth. They believe this study has long-term implications for the treatment of diseases affecting the respiratoryFor the first time, researchers describe the genetic program behind primordial lung progenitors—embryonic cells that give rise to all the cells that form the lining of the respiratory system after birth. They believe this study has long-term implications for the treatment of diseases affecting the respiratory

2greysin British Lung Foundation

Health information review can you help?

Hi everyone, We’re reviewing our health information and would love to hear your thoughts! If you have/had had any experience of these conditions (either you’ve had it yourself, or care for someone who has) please help us by reading through the information and completing this form: https://hello.blf.org.ukHi everyone, We’re reviewing our health information and would love to hear your thoughts! If you have/had had any experience of these conditions (either you’ve had it yourself, or care for someone who has) please help us by reading through the information and completing this form: https://hello.blf.org.uk

Carol_BLFHelplineBritish Lung Foundationin British Lung Foundation

Cirrhosis as a result of Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) - does anyone have any experience of this?

Hi Everyone, I was recently diagnosed with "early stage cirrhosis secondary to Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease" and today I had an endoscopy which showed several (non-bleeding) varices. I was chatting to my brother this afternoon about my diagnosis and tests and he just happened to say "do you rememberHi Everyone, I was recently diagnosed with "early stage cirrhosis secondary to Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease" and today I had an endoscopy which showed several (non-bleeding) varices. I was chatting to my brother this afternoon about my diagnosis and tests and he just happened to say "do you remember

IanM1957in British Liver Trust

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Alpha 1 antitrypsin question please

Hi- can anyone help? My GP recently requested a blood test for alpha-1 antitrypsin due to some wheezing I have, and a strong family history of COPD. The blood test that was carried out was Serum protein electrophoresis, which came back normal. I asked the GP if A1AT is included in that and she said yesHi- can anyone help? My GP recently requested a blood test for alpha-1 antitrypsin due to some wheezing I have, and a strong family history of COPD. The blood test that was carried out was Serum protein electrophoresis, which came back normal. I asked the GP if A1AT is included in that and she said yes

Chris1802pin British Lung Foundation

Blood test results are back and it is good news for me ...

I had blood tests a few weeks ago to test for the Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and they came back as abnormal for some reason. So i had to go for another blood test and have been quite on edge waiting for results till today, wondering what the " abnormality" may be. Thoughts can go from one extremeI had blood tests a few weeks ago to test for the Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and they came back as abnormal for some reason. So i had to go for another blood test and have been quite on edge waiting for results till today, wondering what the " abnormality" may be. Thoughts can go from one extreme

carrinain British Lung Foundation

32; with emphysema

Hello I have been diagnosed with emphysema and maybe asthma also, I’m 32 years old and currently struggling with the concept, they think I have alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency but I haven’t had the test results back from this yet. Is there anyone else with emphysema at a young age? I’ve smoked forHello I have been diagnosed with emphysema and maybe asthma also, I’m 32 years old and currently struggling with the concept, they think I have alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency but I haven’t had the test results back from this yet. Is there anyone else with emphysema at a young age? I’ve smoked for

xNellxin British Lung Foundation

Alpha-1-Antitrypsin test question

I recently had a blood test for Alpha-1-Antitrypsin and was wondering about the accuracy of the test, because I was reading that levels can be elevated during an infection. When I had the blood test done I was in about day 4 of a sinus infection that later went to my chest. My test result was as followsI recently had a blood test for Alpha-1-Antitrypsin and was wondering about the accuracy of the test, because I was reading that levels can be elevated during an infection. When I had the blood test done I was in about day 4 of a sinus infection that later went to my chest. My test result was as follows

tdawg7in British Lung Foundation

Alpha 1 Antitrypsin

Hello, new to here. Just found out I have Alpha 1. Been unwell for about 18 mths and GP's just kept telling me I was ok. Did my own research and knew that my dad had it - just didn't know of the lung side of the disease. My dad died of COPD and his mum pancreatic cancer (also had pernicious anaemia.Hello, new to here. Just found out I have Alpha 1. Been unwell for about 18 mths and GP's just kept telling me I was ok. Did my own research and knew that my dad had it - just didn't know of the lung side of the disease. My dad died of COPD and his mum pancreatic cancer (also had pernicious anaemia.

HRH8591in British Liver Trust

Newly Diagnosed with PBC

Hi, Can someone explain these results? Thank you in advance. Liver (random biopsies): - The specimen is composed of cores of liver parenchyma showing changes of mild steatosis. - Trichrome and reticulin stains showed changes of mild periportal fibrosis, stage 1/4. - Minimal periportal activity is notedHi, Can someone explain these results? Thank you in advance. Liver (random biopsies): - The specimen is composed of cores of liver parenchyma showing changes of mild steatosis. - Trichrome and reticulin stains showed changes of mild periportal fibrosis, stage 1/4. - Minimal periportal activity is noted

staylor1776in PBC Foundation

Double Whammy

New to this site, enjoy reading the various postings but have not found my double whammy. In addition to the COPD, I have a rare lung disease called alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency, which has no cure. The only thing they offer is a weekly injection which $10,000 a month. I can certainly rule that sinceNew to this site, enjoy reading the various postings but have not found my double whammy. In addition to the COPD, I have a rare lung disease called alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency, which has no cure. The only thing they offer is a weekly injection which $10,000 a month. I can certainly rule that since

Viking007in British Lung Foundation

“New” poster but “old”sufferer!!!

Hello all, have lived with lung problems all my life. I have emphysema and bronchiectasis (the COPD caused by Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency). I turned 40 last year and had a hospital stay and have not felt my best fir a while so currently feeling a bit sorry for myself that I have never known whatHello all, have lived with lung problems all my life. I have emphysema and bronchiectasis (the COPD caused by Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency). I turned 40 last year and had a hospital stay and have not felt my best fir a while so currently feeling a bit sorry for myself that I have never known what

Nibbles77in British Lung Foundation

Misdiagnosis, can I claim?

Hi, I am not sure where I stand with this but I got misdiagnosed with microscopic polyangiitis. I have bronchiectasis and 3 months ago due to a blood test which should have been done in the first place i got told i have mild alpha-1-antitrypsin, I am 39. The problem is due to the diagnosis I was putHi, I am not sure where I stand with this but I got misdiagnosed with microscopic polyangiitis. I have bronchiectasis and 3 months ago due to a blood test which should have been done in the first place i got told i have mild alpha-1-antitrypsin, I am 39. The problem is due to the diagnosis I was put

BilboBagshotin Vasculitis UK

Mild Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency (blood)

Hi, Got my blood results back after switching hospitals and they found this. Is this something to really worry about or just be really cautious as its mild? CheersHi, Got my blood results back after switching hospitals and they found this. Is this something to really worry about or just be really cautious as its mild? Cheers

BilboBagshotin British Lung Foundation

A1A deficiency on Channel 5 right now (8.45pm)

Hi all, on GPs: Behind Closed Doors, just before they went to the ad break an elderly-ish man was told he has alpha-1-antitrypsin from his blood tests. They'll be coming back to this after the ad break so if you have an interest in this, switch on the telly!Hi all, on GPs: Behind Closed Doors, just before they went to the ad break an elderly-ish man was told he has alpha-1-antitrypsin from his blood tests. They'll be coming back to this after the ad break so if you have an interest in this, switch on the telly!

O2Treesin British Lung Foundation

blood test

good morning all hope you are all doing well on this hot sunny day . I have a question my doc is sending me for a alpha-1-antitrypsin . does any one know why I would need this test and how is it done. as we norm have bloods done in docs surgrey but have been told need to go to hospital for this onegood morning all hope you are all doing well on this hot sunny day . I have a question my doc is sending me for a alpha-1-antitrypsin . does any one know why I would need this test and how is it done. as we norm have bloods done in docs surgrey but have been told need to go to hospital for this one

Lyn1955in British Lung Foundation

can someone clarify please

hi everyone the last breathing test I had done I blew 185 I was told I was stage 2 bordering stage 3 I had one today I'm now 143 can some clarify is this is infact the start of stage 3 many thanks denise sorry ive missed out I have emphazemia and I'm also alpha 1 antitrypsin deficienthi everyone the last breathing test I had done I blew 185 I was told I was stage 2 bordering stage 3 I had one today I'm now 143 can some clarify is this is infact the start of stage 3 many thanks denise sorry ive missed out I have emphazemia and I'm also alpha 1 antitrypsin deficient

scaife1in British Lung Foundation

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sjb_13in British Lung Foundation

Featured Website - The Alpha-1 Foundation

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiency (Alpha-1) is a genetic condition passed on from parents to children that affects the liver and lungs in an estimated 1/2,500 Americans. The Alpha-1 Foundation seeks to provide various resources for this condition as well as advocacy and research materials. In addition toAlpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiency (Alpha-1) is a genetic condition passed on from parents to children that affects the liver and lungs in an estimated 1/2,500 Americans. The Alpha-1 Foundation seeks to provide various resources for this condition as well as advocacy and research materials. In addition to

Nate_HWNAdministratorin HealthWeb Navigator

Struggling to get diagnosed

Hi there. I am looking for some advice please. I have asthma - at least I think I have it I have never had a spirometer test. I have been on and off inhalers for years but this past two years I have had to use them daily. I am on serotide 250 and ventolin. I have had peak flows - lately they haveHi there. I am looking for some advice please. I have asthma - at least I think I have it I have never had a spirometer test. I have been on and off inhalers for years but this past two years I have had to use them daily. I am on serotide 250 and ventolin. I have had peak flows - lately they have

rach212in British Lung Foundation

Abbreviations

As request by Huggs with Contribution from Blackly C, Puffthemajicdragon,cofdrop, Offcut. 6MWT............Six minute walk test A1AD.......... .Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency emphysema Ab..................Asthmatic Bronchitis ABE...............Acute Bacteria Exacerbation ofAs request by Huggs with Contribution from Blackly C, Puffthemajicdragon,cofdrop, Offcut. 6MWT............Six minute walk test A1AD.......... .Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency emphysema Ab..................Asthmatic Bronchitis ABE...............Acute Bacteria Exacerbation of

stone-UKin British Lung Foundation