Birth Date
1970

Gender
Female

Heritage
Irish,Norwegian, Mexican

Nationality
Ameircan

Alpha type
lung

Alpha level
20 mg/dl

Alpha gene
ZZ

Diagnosed
1998

Siblings
7

Children
4

 

 

Mary

maremred@yahoo.com

I live in Nebraska.

I am a Mom.

My favorite color is Pink

My favorite book/movie is Phantom of the Opera

My favorite music is by Fleetwood Mac

My favorite pastime is Horses.

I have a pet horse.

 

9/23/2005 I am a mother of four. I love watching my children and taking in everything they do. I want to be sure not to miss anything. We have a horse and a miniature horse as well. I love them dearly. I ask the allergy doctor if I should be careful being in the dusty barn. But, they assure me that it is fine? I have been at home with the kids for 6 years now. I pretty much ran a lot last year. I am slowing down a bit. I have somewhat been diagnosed with Asthma. Although the doctor claims it may go away because it is irritated by sinus infections which I get a lot of! I have a good husband. He does not seemed to concerned with what I tell him about this deficiency. A lot of people think it is nothing. I used to get sick a lot when I worked. I notice now when I am under stress, the inflammation is horrible in the chest and back, swelling; sometimes this brings on migraines.

I just want to be able to watch my children grow and become great human beings. I feel very guilty for giving them the "Z". They are all MZ. I cannot believe how many doctor's I have met just shrug this aside!!! My dad is suffering heavily from COPD. He is an MZ. He has smoked since he was 15. I don't know how long he has. He is not on 02 yet, though I think he needs to be. I just pray for everyone that a cure is found. I want to live a looong time and enjoy my life!!
 

 

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