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Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency is a lung disease that can be genetic or self-caused by smoking. Alpha Antitrypsin Deficiency is caused by a deficiency in the alpha-1 antitrypsin protein. This protein helps to protect the lungs from destructive illnesses and the harmful effects of smoking. Learn more the signs, symptoms, treatment options and prevention of Alpha Antitrypsin Deficiency.
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency - Emphysema - Genetic Lung Diseases - Inherited Lung Diseases
What is Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency? What are its signs and symptoms? How is it diagnosed? Find out the answers to these and other questions you may have about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.
General Information About Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
General information, such as causes, risk factors and treatment of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency are provided.
Controlling Your Breathing - How To Catch Your Breath
Can't catch your breath? Are you huffing and puffing trying to get some air? Feeling out of control when your short of breath? Find out how to catch your breath and get control of your breathing. Discover helpful hints for gettin air into your lungs when you're short of breath.
About Lung Diseases Forum
The purpose of the About Lung Diseases Forum is to provide a positive, happy, and healthy environment where people who suffer from a lung disease or people who have loved ones who suffer from a lung disease can come to get their questions answered, establish a support network, share ideas and advice, and meet new people.
Alpha-1 Association
Provides information to A1AD patients about how to make sense of laboratory test results.
Listing of Current Clinical Trials for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
This FDA link will help you find current clinical trials for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency - A1AD studies.
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