How young can a person be diagnosed with COPD?

[blue_eyes_72]

My daughter is 15 she has had asthma all her life. Now she has been diagnosed with COPD. Is it normal for a 15 year old to be given such a daignosis?

[SkinnyGary]

I have Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. It's a little known about, inherited liver disease that can cause COPD and Emphysema.

Here is a link to read some on it. If it doesn't work just Google Alpha-1. Unfortunately a lot of the medical field isn't aware of it either. I hope you get the answers you are looking for.

http://www.medicinenet.com/alpha_1_antitrypsin_deficiency/article.htm

Gary

[blue_eyes_72]

Yes, she has had the pulminary function test. That is how her dr discovered that she has it. But ths other test you are referring to? what is it? what do the check for? Thanks for the help.

[SkinnyGary]

I would say it is not normal but it is possible.
Has she been tested for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency?
And also she should have a pulmonary function test to determine the extent of her copd.