What is Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency?

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, commonly referred to as Alpha-1, is a genetic condition that can result in serious lung and/or liver disease at any age. People with Alpha-1 have received two abnormal alpha-1 antitrypsis genes, one from mom and one from dad. The...

What is Alpha-1?

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the 3rd leading cause of death in the US, right after heart disease and cancer. COPD is a “progressive” disease, the symptoms of which are wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and high levels of mucus in the...