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Family Ties - Living With COPD

John and Fred Walsh discover a family gene behind their breathing problems.
John Walsh, co-founder of COPD Foundation, vividly recalls the day his twin brother called and said, “I’ve got some good news and some bad news. The good news is, I’ve found out why we’ve been struggling to breathe these past few years. It’s Alpha-1 [...]

October 17, 2009  Tags: Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency COPD, Alpha 1 emphysema, John Walsh COPD Foundation  Posted in: COPD - Patient Resources, COPD - Support, Education and Advocacy, COPD - What Is It?  No Comments

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