Living With Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency The Complete Guide to Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment Options - Living With

BEST BOOK AWARD 2019 FINALIST - HEALTH: GENERAL (AMERICAN BOOK FEST) A knowledgeable handbook with a patient's perspective for those afflicted with the incurable disease known as Alpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiency (A1AD). Alpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiency (A1AD) is a rare genetic, incurable disease which causes the liver to not produce enough of a certain protein that protects and keeps the lungs functional. 100,000 people in the United States have A1AD and 19 million more are carriers for the disease. Since it's so rare, the information available about A1AD has been lacking especially for those suffering unknowingly with the disease. Living with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency offers the most up-to-date and comprehensive information on this illness and includes first-hand experience from someone managing the disease. Living with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency also includes expert advice from doctors and researchers tackling the disease, with tips on recognizing symptoms and getting the most effective help possible.

ISBN:	9781578268092
Publisher:	Hatherleigh Press
Imprint:	Hatherleigh
Published date:	27 Aug 2019
DEWEY:	616.362
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	x, 83
Weight:	144g
Height:	228mm
Width:	153mm
Spine width:	7mm

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