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Emphysema : Risk Factors

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Alpha-1 antitrypsin is one of the most common inherited diseases in the Caucasian population. The most common symptom is lung disease(emphysema).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II
Alpha-1 antitrypsin(AAT) deficiency is condition passed down through families in which the liver does not make enough of a protein that protects the lungs and liver from damage. The condition can lead to emphysema and liver disease.Alpha-1 antitry...
Source:ADAM
Date:August 29, 2008
Alpha-1 antitrypsin is one of the most common inherited diseases in the Caucasian population. The most common symptom is lung disease(emphysema).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I
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