Other Support


The Asthma Foundation (NZ) –

A non-profit organisation that aims to raise awareness of respiratory illnesses. They have sections on COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) that describe Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.

http://asthmafoundation.org.nz

 

Alpha-1 Foundation (USA) – 

The Alpha-1 Foundation is a non profit organisation for individuals diagnosed with Alpha-1. The Foundation is dedicated to providing leadership and resources that will result in increased research, improved health, worldwide detection and a cure for Alpha-1. The majority of the Board of Directors are either diagnosed with Alpha-1 or have a family member diagnosed with Alpha-1. They have educational brochures available online.

http://alpha-1foundation.org

 

Alpha-1 Association of Australia (aaa)

An organisation dedicated to the help and support of Australians who are affected by and interested in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (A1AD).

http://www.alpha1.org.au

 

Alpha-1 Uk Support Group

http://www.alpha1.org.uk

 

British Lung Foundation (UK) – 

This support organisation provides information on many lung diseases, including Alpha-1.

http://www.blf.org.ukw.alpha1.org.uk

 

Alpha-1 Canada

http://www.alpha1canada.ca

 

Alpha-1 Global

http://www.alpha-1global.org

 

 
Many hospitals provide Pulmonary (lung) Rehabilitation programmes that tailor exercise programmes and hold supervised exercise in the community