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Alpha-1 Related Emphysema

Internet URL

http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=35014  External Link

Sponsoring Agency

American Lung Association

Description

This fact sheet provides answers to questions about Alpha-1 related emphysema, which is caused by an inherited lack of a protective protein called alpha1-antitrypsin (AAT). The fact sheet includes information on how AAT Deficiency is inherited, who is most at risk, how emphysema develops, how Alpha-1 Related Emphysema is treated, and more.

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Review Date

5/21/2007