Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency treatment in Magdalena Contreras

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.