Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1) is a genetic (inherited) condition – it is passed from parents to their children through their genes. Alpha-1 may result in serious lung disease in adults and/or liver disease at any age.
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International Plasma Awareness Week will take place October 9 through 15.
An Alpha who received a new liver 30 years ago celebrates the anniversary of her transplant.
Boyd was a key figure in AlphaNet disease management and research for 15 years