Real People – Real Stories Archive

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Meet Monte Clark

Meet Jan Jenkins

Meet John Bradley

Meet Cindy Karns

Living with Alpha-1 can pose challenges. For many Alphas, sharing experiences and ideas with other Alphas can be helpful in successfully dealing with these challenges.

Each Alpha has a unique story to tell. We trust you'll find these real stories informative and encouraging. Check back often for more real stories from real people with Alpha-1.

Former NFL Player and Coach Scores Renewed Health After Diagnosis of Hereditary Emphysema — Meet Monte Clark

Alpha-1 Forced Her to Cut Back on Hiking, Mountain Biking, and Tennis, But Now She's Back in Action —
Meet Jan Jenkins

At His Sister's Insistence, He Was Tested for Genetic Emphysema, Now They Run Local Support Group —
Meet John Bradley

Correctly Diagnosed at Last, Single Mother Determined to Educate Others About Hereditary Emphysema —
Meet Cindy Karns

ARALAST [Alpha₁-Proteinase Inhibitor (Human)] is indicated for chronic augmentation therapy in patients having congenital deficiency of A₁-PI with clinically evident emphysema. ARALAST is not indicated as therapy for lung disease patients in whom congenital A₁-PI deficiency has not been established.

Please review the Important Safety Information and the Full Prescribing Information