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Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency is an inherited condition that raises your risk for lung and liver disease. Learn about the symptoms and treatment.

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Definition

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency is an inherited condition that raises your risk for lung and liver disease. Learn about the symptoms and treatment.

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Canonical title: Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
Alphabetical key: A
Category: Educational Resource
Content type: Topic Overview
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: AATD, Alpha-1, Inherited emphysema
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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