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 involves an effort to increase
awareness among physi...
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 can work normally. Without enough
alpha-1 antitr...
