Gina Eberhardt of Abington was recently featured by 6ABC Action News in a segment titled “New COPD care is here, but patients first need accurate diagnosis“.

According to the article, Eberhardt’s parents and brother were diagnosed with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) which is partially caused by a genetic mutation called Alpha One antitrypsin.

“My liver doesn’t make enough proteins to protect my lungs,” she said. “My brother was 42 years old when he passed, and my sister was 54.”

Eberhardt now has valves implanted in diseased portions of her left lung to help it work more efficiently.

Check out the clip:

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Screengrab: 6ABC