Irish hereditary emphysema rates found to be among highest in the world
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 13:30
in Health & Medicine
RCSI study reveals 90% of people with genetic lung condition are undiagnosed. Researchers have conducted a study which has found that Ireland has one of the highest incidences in the world of a genetic condition that causes severe hereditary emphysema. The study raises the possibility that hundreds of people suffering from chronic lung disease could have this genetic condition but have yet to be diagnosed.