Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
Alternative names:
AAT deficiency
Treatment:
There is no specific treatment for the deficiency itself. The symptoms of liver cirrhosis and emphysema should be treated.
If the deficiency is detected before symptoms are present, treatment should be aimed at prevention of disease, including education to avoid smoking and general health measures.
Expectations (prognosis):
Some people with this deficiency will not develop liver or lung disease. Emphysema and cirrhosis are both progressive diseases with poor prognoses (probable outcomes).
Complications:
Calling your health care provider:
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms indicate alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency may be present.
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