Tag: genetic condition

Living with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency: One Family’s Journey Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD) is a genetic condition that affects the lungs and liver. It is caused by a deficiency of the protein alpha-1 antitrypsin, which is responsible for protecting the lungs from damage. AATD can lead to serious lung and liver problems, and it affects approximately…