4th IBERO-LATIN AMERICAN FORUM
The 4th Ibero-Latin American Forum (IBLA) on Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
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Events AATD
Events, workshops and congresses for the dissemination of scientific-medical knowledge and exchange of ideas at the AATD.
World no Tobacco Day
World no tobacco day, it’s the perfect time to quit smoking. At the HUSC an event is organized to encourage people to quit smoking.
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The importance of nutrition for health
Balanced nutrition is essential for a healthy life.
In the case of respiratory patients, adequate nutrition is vital.
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Alpha 1 Patient Association
The Alfa-1 Association of Spain was born almost 20 years ago with the double objective of supporting newly diagnosed patients in their search for information and reference health specialists.
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AATD diagnosis and treatment
AATD diagnosis and treatment On Monday, February 14, GSK organized the Konéctate event. Pulmonology professionals from all over Spain were able to spread their knowledge in a clinical session that took place in the San Cecilio University Hospital, HUSC. In this event, Phd. Francisco Casas, a specialist pulmonologist, gave a presentation on AATD. Furthermore, Pneumology
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Ibero-Latin American 2021 Forum COPD and AATD
The II Ibero-Latin American Virtual Forum on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency has been held, in which experts of recognized national and international prestige have participated.
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Deepening the knowledge of the AATD
The magnificent initiative of the Alpha 1 Association to launch various workshops arises on the occasion of the World Week “Respiratory Care Week 2021”.
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ATTD Clinical Diagnosis
The clinical diagnosis of AATD can occur in young adults, smokers or not, with progressive dyspnea and advanced emphysema. Others are diagnosed in older ages after years of COPD symptoms with emphysema, and others are asymptomatic and are diagnosed in family studies, epidemiological screenings or by the presence of liver disease in childhood. AATD Diagnosis
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Without research there is no cure
Without research there is no cure, and the proof of this is that since writing about this disease began, it has evolved a lot. DAAT was first described in 1963 by Carl-Bertil Laurell (1919–2001), at the University of Lund, Sweden, 1 together with resident physician Sten Eriksson, made the discovery after noting the absence of
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Quit tobacco if you are a DAAT patient
Did you know that DAAT patients who have not smoked suffer milder symptoms than smokers? Are you an AATD patient? we strongly recommend that you go thinking about quitting smoking, we are talking about a basic measure that includes the pioneering guide on patients with DAAT. The effects can take their toll, since COPD usually
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