Lungs are being destroyed by Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, a genetic condition causing COPD even in people who have never smoked. Alpha-1 can also cause liver disease at any age. Fewer than 10% of Alphas have been correctly diagnosed, even though everyone with COPD should be tested for Alpha-1. Alpha-1 cannot be diagnosed by symptoms or a medical examination alone; you need to get a simple blood test to know for sure. INFORMATION: Alpha-1Foundation... OR CALL TOLL-FREE: 1.800.425.7421

Lungs are being destroyed by Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, a genetic condition causing COPD even in people who have never smoked. Alpha-1 can also cause liver disease at any age. Fewer than 10% of Alphas have been correctly diagnosed, even though everyone with COPD should be tested for Alpha-1. Alpha-1 cannot be diagnosed by symptoms or a medical examination alone; you need to get a simple blood test to know for sure. INFORMATION: Alpha-1Foundation... OR CALL TOLL-FREE: 1.800.425.7421

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