Alyssa Gloor, AATD Contributor

Alyssa, a former nutrition counselor, was diagnosed with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD) at a young age. This condition left her lungs particularly vulnerable. She struggles with persistent asthma and other lung issues. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition and has taken many writing classes. Her desire is to fuse her education and her own experience to spread awareness about AATD.

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Inhalers

AATD Columns, Patient Perspectives

Weighing the Pros and Cons of AATD Patients Using Inhalers

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Alyssa Gloor, AATD Contributor

September 23, 2022

If you had an alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) patient in front of you, would you prescribe inhalers?

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AATD Columns, Patient Perspectives

My Encounter With COVID-19 as an AATD Patient

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Alyssa Gloor, AATD Contributor

September 15, 2022

I got COVID-19 last week, so as an alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) patient, the whole experience is still fresh in my mind.

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AATD Columns, Patient Perspectives

Music That Helps Me Deal With My AATD

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Alyssa Gloor, AATD Contributor

September 8, 2022

There are specific songs that help me feel empowered as a person with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD).

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AATD Columns, Patient Perspectives

The Challenges of Building Relationships While Managing AATD

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Alyssa Gloor, AATD Contributor

August 31, 2022

For someone with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD), managing relationships can feel like being at sea during a storm.

inhaler

AATD Columns, Patient Perspectives

How to Optimize Lung Function When Managing AATD

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Alyssa Gloor, AATD Contributor

August 26, 2022

I have written a lot about how to function as a healthy AATD patient, but now I want to specifically discuss healthy lung capacity.

AATD Columns, Patient Perspectives

Dealing With Hypothyroidism and AATD at the Same Time

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Alyssa Gloor, AATD Contributor

August 19, 2022

I have both alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) and hypothyroidism. And I need treatment for both conditions simultaneously.

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AATD Columns, Patient Perspectives

How Home Infusions Can Benefit AATD Patients and Their HCPs

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Alyssa Gloor, AATD Contributor

August 12, 2022

The are many benefits of home infusions for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) patients as well as their healthcare team.

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AATD Columns, Patient Perspectives

Should I Move to Arizona to Better Manage My AATD?

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Alyssa Gloor, AATD Contributor

August 5, 2022

I often wondered if I needed to move because of issues related to alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD).

AATD Columns, Patient Perspectives

How I Deal With Financial Issues and AATD

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Alyssa Gloor, AATD Contributor

July 22, 2022

The area of finance is probably the one area I struggle with the most with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD).

AATD Columns, Patient Perspectives

The Importance of Electrolytes in AATD

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Alyssa Gloor, AATD Contributor

July 15, 2022

Our AATD columnist underscores the importance electrolytes can play in the daily diet of people with AATD, especially during the summer months.

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