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What are characterists of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency?
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Early emphysema: Early onset emphysema, especially in a non-smoker, is most common characterisitic of Alpha 1 at deficiency, other abnormalities include early onset liver disease.
Answered 9/15/2016
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