Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Awareness Month

Samantha Bowick
Nov 1 · 2 min read

November is Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Awareness Month and is being recognized by the Alpha-1 Foundation, in the state of South Carolina, as well as other states by their governors.

Why is Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Awareness Month so Important?
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is an illness that at least 100,000 Americans have been diagnosed with it. There could be more people…

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Samantha Bowick

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Samantha Bowick is the author of two books; founder of Chronic Illness Support, LLC; podcast host for Chronic Illness Support; patient advocate; and has an MPH.

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