Condition
An inherited condition in which the body lacks a protein that protects the lungs and liver, raising the risk of COPD and liver disease.
Also called: alpha-1, aatd
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and what is right for you.
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