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Date: 21 December 2024
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Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD)
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a genetic condition which often presents as lung disease in adults and can be associated with liver disease in a smaller number of adults and also affected children. Smoking increases the appearance of symptoms and damage to the lungs.
Liver disease, called cirrhosis of the liver can be present in children, and has also been reported in up to 15 percent of adults with AATD. Rarely, AATD can cause a skin condition known as panniculitis.
Further information
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) clinicDetails of the alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) clinic at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB).Family testing for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD)Guidance on the family testing service for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD).Research into alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD)Details of research strudies into alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD).Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) educational resourcesEducational resources for patients and doctors on alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD).
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Centre for Rare DiseasesInformation about the Centre for Rare Diseases, based at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.
