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 This
site is dedicated
to Claude Baril: founder
of the Alpha-1
Internet Mailing List linking Alphas all over the world for educational
purposes only.
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Alpha-1
Antitrypsin Deficiency
(A1AD) is a genetic disease that can affect the liver (cirrhosis),
lungs (emphysema), and skin (panniculitis).
Our mission is to provide peer-to-peer support and information to
people having emphysema and other health disorders related to Alpha-1
Antitrypsin Deficiency.
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Updated
January 12, 2007 |
Clicking
the “What is Alpha-1?” button links
to topics on A1AD’s history and diagnosis; while clicking the “Links”
button connects to page one of three pages: General,
Lung-affected, and Liver-affected information.
The remaining navigation buttons link to specific support areas in this
site.
[Note:
The “Links” button on all other pages
in this site connects to the “Additional Web Sites for Reference
and Information” page.]
For
questions about Social Security disability, supplementary
security income, alternative sources of health insurance, COBRA or HIPAA,
contact either William.Leach@Access-Program.com or Penni.Potter@Access-Program.com
at Advocating for Chronic Conditions, Entitlements and Social Services (A.C.C.E.S.S.);
phone: 1-888-700-7010 (toll-free weekdays, 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Eastern); or write to: Access Program, 4710 Eisenhower Blvd., Ste. E-3,
Tampa FL 33634.
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| DISCLAIMER:
This website contains general information about our Lung/Liver/Skin Genetic
Disease, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, for Alpha Patients, Caregivers,and
individuals wishing to learn more about Alpha-1. This website is
not intended to be a source of medical advice. Therefore, you should always
seek the medical advice of your Physician. All rights reserved. The reproduction
or retransmission of the contents of this website is prohibited without
the prior written consent of the Webmaster.
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