Disease
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is a genetic disease, leads to the early development of pulmonary emphysema, is frequently misdiagnosed as COPD and is diagnosed rarely or often too late. Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency should therefore always be considered when treating patients with COPD/pulmonary emphysema.
Diagnosis
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is easy to diagnose. A low serum level of alpha-1 antitrypsin is the first indication.
Further investigations can be carried out simply and easily with the free AlphaKit®.
Current events
Here you will find an overview of upcoming events on the subject of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.
German Register for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
As a central database the German Registry for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency performs valuable work and provides an overview of the care situation and of the prevalence and forms of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.
Alpha-1 centers
Alpha-1 centers are consultation and treatment hubs for physicians as well as AATD patients and their families in pulmonary matters relating to alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency in cooperation with their GP and/or specialist. The alpha-1 centers, which are distributed across Germany, are available to provide comprehensive, up-to-date information about alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.
