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.
The Alpha-1 Foundation encourages testing for Alpha-1 among those at high risk for this genetic disorder. Anyone can ask their doctor to test them for Alpha-1 or they may choose to be tested confidentially.
CDC Updated Post Vaccine Guidance
Summary of major changes: Beginning two weeks after the second dose of a two dose vaccine, it will not be necessary...
ZEMAIRA Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitor (Human) Update
January 21, 2021- We have become aware today of this voluntary Class II recall from CSL Behring. Please see full...
Alpha-1 Foundation Joins Coalition of Patient Organizations in Congratulating Dr. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration
January 21, 2021 President Joseph Biden 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Biden, We, the...