It has potentially lethal consequences. The disorder can appear as liver disease in infants, children or adults, or more commonly appear as profound lung disease in young adults. The Alpha 1 Association believes that early identification of this common genetic disease is of paramount importance.
Early identification can prompt individuals to seek information.
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