Alpha-1 ANti-Trypsin Deficiency Information and Link

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While AAT is not considered a rare disease, the fact that it is seldom diagnosed makes it similarly perplexing to the medical community. AAT is often the cause of emphysema in those who do not smoke and cirrhosis in those who do not drink alcohol.  Here's another link to an article that gives valuable detailed information about the condition:

http://www.mesothelioma-asbestosis.info/Lung-Diseases/alpha-1-antitrypsin-deficiency

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Information and Link on NASH (Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis)

NASH, commonly called "fatty liver disease" affects approximately 2-5% of the population, most often occurs in those who are mid-life, but can occur in children. NASH can occur in those who do not drink alcohol and is a non-contagious form of hepatitis that can lead to cirrhosis.  Here's a link to a good article on the subject:

http://www.digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/nash/

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Anaphylaxis: Potential Allergens

Hi Everybody!

Here is another article from the Idiopathic Anaphylaxis Information Center concerning substances that are known to cause anaphylaxis.  Again, most information about possible allergens in connection with anaphylaxis and mast cell disorders. We continue to be amazed at how much information is available and how little of it patients see because it may be available on a website that we are not aware of, which is why we are sharing this information with you on both our Facebook page, and here on our blog.

Allergens - IA Info Center

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A list of allergens that have caused anaphylaxis, with references.

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Histamine — Beyond mast cells

Hello Everyone! 
Here is a link to the Idiopathic Anaphylaxis Center to an article concerning histamine release in connection with mast cell disorders and anaphylactic reactions.  Candace Van  Aukenhas done a wonderful job of breaking down the synthesis of histadine to histamine in the foods we eat. This is fascinating for anyone who suffers from a variety of chronic diseases such as those which are caused by mast cell proliferation, urticaria, cystitis, IA, and many others. This certainly provided me with information I had never seen before.  We hope you find this as valuable as we do!

Histamine Article - IA Info Center

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Article - Histamine: Beyond Mast Cells - in the Articles section of the Idiopathic Anaphylaxis Information Center.

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