In World Day of Rare diseasesat #HappyAirCommunity We want to send a message from our ambassador Arran Strong.

Arran, who started surfing in Cadiz when he was only 6 years old and is now a professional athlete, lives with #Alpha-1, a genetic condition that causes a deficiency of a protein Alpha-1-Antitrypsin (AAT).

The function of AAT in the body is to protect us from inflammatory processes and deterioration. Exposure to urban pollution, in the workplace or to inhaled substances has a great impact on people with rare respiratory diseases. Therefore, living in environments with good oxygen levels is a great help. air quality, is essential for good health.

In general, in rare diseases, such as Alpha-1, the current average delay in diagnosis is 5 years. early diagnostic It is essential to prevent and treat respiratory impairment and related problems so that they are manageable. If there are any suspicious signs, it is important to see a doctor and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

La weather emergency in which we live especially affects people who live with respiratory and/or rare diseases, since their respiratory system is much more sensitive to any type of threat.

Given these factors, we have a message for all people with rare diseases in the world. World Rare Disease Day: choose (if you can) a space with good air quality to live, take care of your diet, maintain a healthy and active lifestyle and above all

#careofyourlungs