EPISODE · Feb 16, 2023 · 23 MIN
Where Are They? Patients with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
from Respiratory Exchange · host Clevleand Clinic Respiratory Institute
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is a genetic disease that commonly goes unrecognized. For some patients who have COPD or emphysema, alpha-1 is a predisposing condition they have that can be identified through a simple blood test. In this episode, Dr. James Stoller discusses this disease, effective therapies and novel treatments being investigated that include corrector molecules, gene editing approaches and more.
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Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is a genetic disease that commonly goes unrecognized. For some patients who have COPD or emphysema, alpha-1 is a predisposing condition they have that can be identified through a simple blood test. In this episode, Dr. James Stoller discusses this disease, effective therapies and novel treatments being investigated that include corrector molecules, gene editing approaches and more.
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Where Are They? Patients with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
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