A1AD

AcronymDefinition
A1ADAlpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (aka AAT deficiency)
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Some reports suggest evaluating for BA-mimicking conditions such as A1AD, PFIC3, and cystic fibrosis (2).
An infant with cholestasis, acholic stool and high GGT levels
Julie was told she had the genetic lung condition A1AD, which would have caused COPD in old age anyway, but smoking had Brought it on decades earlier.
Your LIFE: Have you got anasty cough or a killer illness? A LETHAL TIMEBOMB COULD BE LURKING IN YOUR LUNGS.. CALLED COPD, IT'S A RELATIVELY UNKNOWN DISEASE THAT KILLED 25,000 LAST YEAR. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.. IT MIGHT SAVE YOUR LIFE
For example, shortness of breath in A1AD emphysema often begins in early middle age when many individuals are facing the developmental tasks of generativity (aiding the development of the younger generations) versus stagnation (investing only in oneself) (Erikson, 1963), and families are launching their children or have just finished this process.
Chronic Illness in the Context of Marriage: A Systems Perspective of Stress and Coping in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
It's called alpha-1-antitrysin deficiency (A1AD), and it's one reason for the intense interest in Dolly the sheep.
When a child's illness isn't KIDS' STUFF
And one small group of people have a genetic condition called Alpha 1 Antitryps in Deficiency (A1AD), which means their bodies don't produce enough of a protein that protects the lungs from damage.
Your LIFE: Have you got a nasty cough or a killer illness?
Pauline has alpha 1-antitrypsin defiency (A1AD) and relies on oxygen cylinders to help her breathe.
Transplant wait for nurse Pauline
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