Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Other Information |
AAT; alpha-1 proteinase inhibitor; alpha-1 related emphysema; genetic emphysema; hereditary pulmonary emphysema; inherited emphysema |
Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency (A1AD or Alpha-1) is a genetic disorder caused by reduced levels of alpha 1-antitrypsin in the blood. It can lead to emphysema and, in some cases, to liver disease. Signs and symptoms Symptoms of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency include shortness of breath, recurring respiratory infections, or obstructive asthma that does not respond to treatment. Individuals with alpha-1 may develop emphysema during their thirties or forties, without a history of significan ...
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Understanding Alpha-1
Antitrypsin Deficiency
... What is alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency? Alpha-1 antitrypsin is a protein that is made in the liver. The liver releases this protein into the bloodstream. Alpha-1 antitrypsin protects the lungs so they...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
New Effort Seeks Increased Awareness of Lung Disorder ... A new initiative is underway to optimize the management of patients with a fairly common and potentially lethal lung disease known as alpha-1 antitrypsin disorder, or alpha-1. Part of the initiative i...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency ... Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is an inherited disorder that can cause lung disease in adults and liver disease in adults and children. The first signs of lung disease caused by alpha-1 antitrypsin de...
Source: Genetics Home Reference
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