Alpha 1 “Hereditary Emphysema” Experience: A Patient–Physician Perspective

Abstract

Abstract This article is co-authored by a patient living with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and her treating physician. The commentary article describes the patient’s experience of the diagnosis and treatment process. The physician then discusses alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency diagnosis and management in the context of the patient’s experiences.

Keywords

• Hereditary emphysema
• Patient
• Physician