Patient information

This patient section provides basic information about alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.

– What is alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency?

– What is the function of alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT)?

- How am I affected and what are the symptoms? 

– What can I do myself, including possible medications and cures?

When you are new, please first read the “I am new to Alpha1MZ” page, where you find basic information to get you going. Take your time to read all the information, in order to get a basic understanding what it means for you, and maybe your family and children.