Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Program
National Jewish Health is one of the best places in the world to be treated for emphysema caused by Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. Furthermore, our doctors are some of the world's best and have every necessary tool at their fingertips to diagnose Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. While we do not treat infants or children with Alpha-1, we have a close working relationship with The Children's Hospital in Denver and will make a referral to the appropriate pediatric specialist.
Inherited emphysema is fairly common among inherited disorders. Research is constantly being done to develop new therapies. One promising therapy is replacement of the abnormal gene.
Doctors at National Jewish Health follow one of the largest groups of Alpha-1 patients in the country. Virtually every new drug evaluated for this condition has been tested here. Doctors and researchers at National Jewish Health are always looking for new ways to manage and treat Alpha-1 and other chronic lung diseases.
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