alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency & Asthma

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Hi Everyone,

Recently an article online caught my attention about something called

alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency. It was recommended that patients

with moderate to severe asthma receive testing for this condition.

This might be of particular help to those who do not find complete

relief/control from current treatments. This is the first time I've

ever heard of this - wanted to share and find out if anyone else was

familiar with the condition and treatment.

The article states: " When a person with deficient levels of AAT inhales

irritants or contracts a lung infection, the neutrophil elastase

released to protect the lungs is uncontrolled and can injure healthy

lung tissue. "

I want to ask my doc to run the test but am not quite sure about it.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/88814.php

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