Signs & symptoms of A1AD related lung disease
• Family history of lung disease.
• Rapid deterioration of lung function with or without a background of significant smoking, or occupational exposure to lung irritants.
• Asthma that is not fully responsive to treatment.
• Shortness of breath or awareness of ones breathing.
• Decreased exercise tolerance.
• Recurring respiratory infections.
• Chronic cough and sputum (phlegm) production (not always present).
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