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5 Facts you should know about
Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency (AATD)
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The onset of lung problems associated with AATD between 20 and 50 years of age
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Affects about 1 in 2,500 people of European descent
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About 3% of people with COPD are believed to have AATD
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AATD deficiency is an inherited condition that is caused by mutations in the SERPINA1 gene
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AATD may cause several manifestations associated with liver disease, including impaired liver function and cirrhosis
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