Condition
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
An inherited condition in which the body lacks a protein that protects the lungs and liver, raising the risk of COPD and liver disease.
Also called: alpha-1, aatd
Who Can Help with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency?
- Pulmonologists
A physician who treats lung and breathing conditions such as asthma, COPD, lung infections and sleep apnea.
- Gastroenterologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats conditions of the stomach, intestines and liver, and performs colonoscopies and endoscopies.
- Medical Geneticists
A physician or scientist who diagnoses and manages inherited conditions and interprets genetic tests.
- Infusion Centers
A clinic where patients receive medicines through an IV, such as antibiotics, biologic drugs and fluids.
Where Practices List Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Denver, CO (309)
- Mooresville, NC (32)
- Colorado Springs, CO (5)
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and what is right for you.