🧬#WorldLiverDay Your liver does 500+ vital jobs. Don’t take it for granted! For people with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, liver disease can be serious & silent. 🩺 Early detection matters. Ask your doctor about AATD. #LiverHealth #Alpha1 #Alpha1awareness

🛡️ The Viking leader shares a powerful truth from the past: a genetic legacy some of us still carry today. 🧬 Early recognition is key. 🔍 Discover more: alpha1awarenessday.org #TheVikingLegacy #UnitedForAlpha1

Today is European Alpha-1 Awareness Day! #April25🛡️ What if the Viking legacy left you more than bravery? Alpha-1 is a hereditary condition that can affect your lungs & liver. 🩸 Early diagnosis saves lives. Learn more: alpha1awarenessday.org #Alpha1 #TheVikingLegacy

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency is a hidden legacy - traced back to the Vikings- that can lead to serious lung & liver disease. Early detection through a simple blood test can change lives. ⚔️Know the signs. 🔗 alpha1awarenessday.org #April25 #Alpha1AwarenessDay #UnitedForAlpha1

🏹 Could #Alpha1AntitrypsinDeficiency (AATD) be part of your 𝑽𝒊𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆? This rare genetic condition affects lungs & liver — and often goes undiagnosed. ✅ A simple blood test can detect it early. 🛡️ Learn more: alpha1awarenessday.org #TheVikingLegacy

🔥 The Viking leader returns with a vital message: an ancient legacy still carried in our genes today. ⚔️ Early recognition can save lives. 📜 Uncover the full story: alpha1awarenessday.org #TheVikingLegacy #UnitedForAlpha1 #Alpha1Europe

Share your experiences of the challenges faced by a family when a child is diagnosed with a #RareDisease tinyurl.com/bdhwd2az Help us to understand what matters most for people living with rare diseases.

A busy day to start the summer with Alpha-1 Foundation Ireland visits to Carlow #COPD Support and Kilkenny #COPD Support groups. Thanks to Rosaleen MacUistin HSE Ireland for organising. To find your nearest support group visit COPD Support Ireland website copd.ie #Alpha1Awareness

Is it asthma or 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒? 🤔 #Asthma and #Alpha1 (#AATD) share symptoms like wheezing & shortness of breath — but missing an Alpha-1 diagnosis can lead to serious lung damage. 🩸A simple blood test can help. Ask your doctor. ✅The right diagnosis = the right

🙋‍♀️ Raise your hand if you think you know what the Vikings left behind as a legacy... We’re pretty sure there’s at least one fact that will surprise you. And trust us—the last one is something everyone should know. 🛡️ 👉 Discover the surprising connection between Viking history

🛡️ Did you know Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD) might trace back to our #Viking heritage? When AAT protein misfolds, it can harm the liver. Symptoms in adults may include: ⚠️ Jaundice ⚠️ Swelling/pain ⚠️ Itching ⚠️ Fatigue A simple blood test can help. 🧬 Could it be

From scientific discovery to the therapies of tomorrow—clinical trials move us forward. This Clinical Trials Day 🔬, find out how research is transforming the future for the Alpha-1 community: alpha1.org/clinical-trial…

At the American Thoracic Society (ATS) conference in San Francisco this week, there was an inspiring presentation by Len Geiger about his diagnosis of #AATD at the age of 35. By sharing his story, Len raise #Alpha1Awareness among the thousands of respiratory HCPs present. tinyurl.com/msbbbsee

Vaping can harm your heart, lungs, and overall organ function. Avoid it as a way to quit smoking. The safest and most effective way to stop is by seeking support from a stop smoking advisor. Learn more about quitting vaping at: pulse.ly/fnvi1xxk9o #QuitVaping

Could AATD trace back to our 𝑽𝒊𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒔? 🛡️ In AATD, abnormal proteins can damage the liver — even in infants. ⚠️Early signs may include: jaundice, poor growth, swelling, diarrhoea. Timely detection of hepatic diseases is essential and possible with a simple blood

🚭 A1EA supports 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐍𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓! 🚭 This year, World Health Organization (WHO) is exposing the harmful tactics of the tobacco and nicotine industries, which continue to target young people with appealing flavors, sleek designs, and deceptive marketing. 🔎 Did you know? 📌

The 500th person with severe Alpha-1 caused by the ZZ genotype has been diagnosed in Ireland. The national detection programme for Alpha-1, funded by HSE Ireland, began in 2004 and is the only programme of its kind in the world. Thanks to RCSI & Alpha-1 Foundation for their support.

Detecting reduced levels of the Alpha -1 protein is performed in Medical Labs all over the country, robust reflexing pathways for typing means samples reach the foundation to detect these patients Academy of Clinical Science & Laboratory Medicine

📣The Alpha-1 Europe Alliance just held its 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 - a moment to reflect, connect, and look ahead. Together, we reviewed 2024 activities, approved finance reports, and adopted our 2025 roadmap — renewing our united commitment to the Alpha-1

As a member of the Future of Registries Taskforce (FoRT), Alpha-1 Foundation Ireland helped shape a new report “Sustaining Patient Registries in Ireland”. More than just collections of data, registries are vital for delivering better healthcare. More at tinyurl.com/4s7s2dbf