Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
Reviewed by the medical team of El Doctor Editorial policy
Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency is an inherited disorder in which the body produces too little of a protein that protects the lungs and liver, or produces it in a defective form. This can promote lung and liver damage over time.
Causes: It originates from a genetic alteration passed from parents to children, so there may be a family history of respiratory or liver problems.
Possible manifestations: Shortness of breath, persistent cough, wheezing or, in some cases, changes in liver function.
Professional care: In childhood, the pediatric pulmonologist and the pediatrician guide the workup and follow-up. If there are recurrent respiratory symptoms or a family history, it is worth discussing it with these specialists for a timely evaluation.
Data on 23 doctors who treat alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
Which specialist treats alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency?
Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency is evaluated and monitored by a pediatrician when detected in childhood. You can find pediatricians available for this.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Erika Salinas Lezama
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
Frequently asked questions
What is alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency?
Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency is an inherited disorder in which the body produces too little of a protein that protects the lungs and liver, or produces it in a defective form. This can promote lung and liver damage over time.
Which doctor treats alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency?
Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency is evaluated and monitored by a pediatrician when detected in childhood. You can find pediatricians available for this.