Clinical Practice Guidelines

The Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee of the Alpha-1 Foundation has released clinical recommendations to guide doctors in diagnosing and treating Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1) in adults.

The Clinical Practice Guidelines recommends best practices on testing for Alpha-1, Alpha-1 lung and liver disease, and when augmentation therapy should be prescribed, among other recommendations.

Please read the Clinical Practice Guidelines – The Diagnosis and Management of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency in the Adult.