Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD) | All You Need To Know!

Prevention of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

We can’t prevent AATD but, we can reduce its complication by the following:

  • Avoid smoking
  • Avoid occupational works
  • Avoid or limit alcohol

Prognosis alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

If a patient develops liver cirrhosis or cancer, the prognosis is deadly. So, in these cases, liver transplantation is mandatory.

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