Alpha 1 Anti-Trypsin and its cause and symptoms due to deficiency

        
         It is a protein and a protease inhibitor. When the alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency occurs it will mainly degrade the elasticity of the lungs. The most common complication of this deficiency is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

         It is also a hereditary disease because it can come from gene transmission from parents to the next generation. The treatment can be blood plasma because this disease is related to liver function. It is a rare disease. Jaundice may be seen because of liver dysfunction. 

          Some patients who are chronic smoker can have bronchitis and asthma-like the symptom. It is the middle-aged disease and you can have symptoms like breathlessness during work and tiredness are eventually seen in alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency.

          To diagnose the disease, you have to take chest x-ray for lung, liver function test and in some cases, a liver biopsy may be needed. There is no actual treatment for this disease but blood replacement therapy will help you from symptoms especially plasma blood.

           Avoid smoking and drinking. Take vitamins and eat healthy foods. Do regular exercises. Consult your doctor for regular check up and investigation. Wear the mask for avoiding dust and smoke to relieve asthma and pneumonia-like symptoms. Take care of yourself and have a healthy life.