Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency

COPD is caused by smoking, other lung irritants and a deficiency of alpha-1-antitrypsin (Krishnan, Gussin, Prieto-Centurion, Sullivan, Zaidi, & Thomashow, 2013). Affected Population Local Data According to the American Lung Association, in 2011, 12.7 million people ages 18 and older have been diagnosed with COPD. Additionally

smokers who are at risk for COPD – those who smoke pipes, cigars, and marijuana are as well. Other risk factors are having a job that exposes you to dust, chemicals, and other irritants, genetics (though this is uncommon, as the genetic deficiency of alpha-1-antitrypsin is rare), and age (symptoms usually begin in people age thirty-five to forty, as COPD is a slow-progressing disease). If you are diagnosed with COPD, you may not need a specialist – your Primary Care Physician will most likely be the

Week Five: R.Rabitt COPD- Chronic Obstruction Pulmonary Disease is characterized by airway obstruction, which worsening with expiration. COPD is a progressive disease, and typically gets worse over time; it is an umbrella term to describe a group of diseases such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis and asthma. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. Approximately 12 million people in the United States have been

Emphysema Introduction: Emphysema is a condition of the lungs that involves the over-inflation of the air sacs, otherwise known as the alveoli. Normal functioning of the alveoli helps breathing in normal respiration. Unlike other lung diseases this one can be inherited. This is a disease that can affect people of all ages and genders. In 1994, the number of males with emphysema outnumbered the females by fifty four percent. However, in the two years that followed the difference between

for COPD appears to be rising. What Causes Emphysema? Cigarette smoking is by far the most dangerous behavior that causes people to develop emphysema, and it is also the most preventable cause. Other risk factors include a deficiency of an enzyme called alpha-1-antitrypsin, air pollution, airway reactivity, heredity, male sex, and age. The importance of cigarette smoking as a risk factor for developing emphysema cannot be overemphasized. Cigarette smoke contributes to this disease process in two

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease also known as COPD, is one of the third leading cause of death in the United States (National Heart Lung and Blood Institute [NHLBI], 2013a). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2015) approximately 15 million Americans are affected by COPD, with a morbidity rate of 6.8 million. Data from the CDC from 2011 states that 6.3% of the U.S population suffer from this disease; Florida has the COPD prevalence rate of 7.1% with the highest

of COPD are second hand smoking (smoke in the air from other people smoking), air pollution, or chemical exhausts, or contaminated dust from the environment. Also, if you have a genetic condition of low level of alpha-1 antitrypsin which is a protein made in the liver (AAT) the deficiency can result in a lung impairment and COPD if you are exposed to smoke or other lungs irritation. At the same time if you have this condition and smoke it can worsen you COPD quickly. Signs and Symptoms At first there

address five case studies assigned by the instructor. The case studies include restrictive lung disease, dementia, renal impairment, and osteoporosis, and heart failure. Diagnosis and management of the disease process will be discussed. Case Study #1 This case studies begins with 65-year-old woman with obstructive lung disease. Differences in presentation of the disease, thorough history taking, and assessment can help ensure correct diagnosis. Pulmonary function testing is the primary test is

A lot of people are interested in figuring out their genetic heritage. With that information they seek to figure out if their is a root cause to their health problems or just to see where their family was from based off of their DNA. Sequencing and analyzing DNA for individuals was not always possible. But as new methods were created, DNA analysis services were sold to people so they could have a deeper understanding about themselves, like how ones body is effected by caffeine. There are several

Metabolism Definition: The break down and formation of chemical substances in the body that is needed for energy, for formation and breakdown of tissues and cells, and to maintain homeostasis of the body. Concept Key Terms: • Adrenal: endocrine glands that are located on top of the kidneys and are responsible for several hormones like aldosterone, corticosteroids, • Aldosterone: hormone secreted from the adrenal gland to signal the kidneys to retain sodium from the excretion • Autocrine: a hormone