Coram is a preferred provider of Aralast™ (manufactured by Baxter Healthcare) and Zemaira^® (manufactured by CSL Behring), the latest therapies to treat antitrypsin deficiency (Alpha-1). Alpha-1 is a hereditary form of progressive emphysema. Alpha-1 patients have traditionally had to worry about when their medication would arrive and whether their supply would be sufficient. Not anymore.

Coram has years of experience caring for and treating alpha-1 patients. Coram also offers one of the nation's leading organ transplant home care programs and has treated thousands of lung transplant patients since its inception. Moreoever, as an Apria Healthcare Company, Coram is the only company to offer alpha-1 patients access to oxygen, related respiratory medications and home medical equipment.

In addition to caring for diagnosed alpha-1 patients and offering an extensive patient advocacy program, Coram takes an active role in promoting testing for this disease, which is severely under diagnosed. Since the disease is progressive, the earlier the diagnosis, the better the patient's chances for a positive outcome.

Consumer Resources

Coram is pleased to offer the following consumer resources to alpha-1 patients and caregivers:

Alpha-1 Community Conference Calls
Coram's Alpha-1 Community Conference Calls* are a great place to share, listen and learn about topics that affect alpha-1 patients and caregivers. You never have to leave your home, and there is never a charge for participating. For list of upcoming calls, view our 2009 conference call schedule.

• Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency – Thinking beyond ZZ
• Alpha-1 antitrypsin defiency – Recognizing this under-diagnosed
  cause of obstructive airway disease
  

Alpha-1 Advocate Newsletter
The Alpha-1 Advocate newsletter is a quarterly publication, provided free of charge to our alpha-1 patients and caregivers. The Advocate features important information, news and tips for the alpha-1 community. To read back issues of the Advocate, please view our online archive.

Learn More

To learn more about Coram's Alpha-1 Therapy services, contact us. To enroll or refer a patient to Coram, click here.

*The Alpha-1 Community Conference Calls are brought to you by Coram, Inc. Opinions expressed by contributing speakers, authors, sources and participants are not necessarily those of Coram. Information provided in these calls is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical or billing advice. Do not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting a qualified physician. Please consult your physician before starting any course of supplementation or treatment, particularly if you are currently under medical care. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard in these calls.