Alpha-1 Symptom Checker
Discover if you are at risk for Alpha-1.*1
Click the boxes below that correspond with your own symptoms or medical conditions and then click the CHECK SYMPTOMS button to receive your personalized results.
*Also known as alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, AATD, A1-PI deficiency, alpha-1 antiprotease deficiency, A1AD, or hereditary or genetic emphysema.
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Alpha-1 Symptom Checker Results
You did not check any of the symptoms or conditions of Alpha-1.
If you're looking for peace of mind, testing for AAT deficiency is as easy as a simple finger-stick blood test. Your physician can request this free AlphaTest® Kit, and the results will be mailed confidentially to their office.
If you are concerned, ask your doctor if you should be tested for AAT deficiency. Learn how you can prepare for any visit to your physician.
If you need more information about testing, visit the Testing and Diagnosing Alpha-1 section. You may also download a printable version of Should You Be Tested? to share with friends and family you may be concerned about.
The following symptoms and conditions may be indications of alpha1-antitrypsin(AAT) deficiency.1
- Early onset of emphysema (age 45 years or less)
- COPD – emphysema, chronic bronchitis or bronchiectasis
- Family history of any of the following: emphysema/COPD, liver disease or panniculitis
- Asthma with minimal response to medication, inhalers
- Shortness of breath with routine activity
- Cough with or without mucus
- Wheezing
- Liver disease with unknown cause
- Emphysema prominent in lower lobes of lungs
Alpha-1 Symptom Checker Results
You checked the following:
I have these symptoms:
- Shortness of breath with routine activity
- Coughing with or without mucus
- Wheezing
I have been told I have:
- COPD – emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or bronchiectasis
- Asthma
- Liver disease
I have a family history of:
- COPD – emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or bronchiectasis
- Asthma
- Liver disease
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Based on your results, you have one or more of the symptoms or conditions associated with alpha1-antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency.1
Please ask your doctor if you should be tested for AAT deficiency. We suggest you print these results to bring along with you when you see your doctor. We also recommend viewing our section on seeing your doctor so you arrive fully prepared.
If you need more information about testing, visit the Testing and Diagnosing Alpha-1 section. You may also download a printable version of
Should You Be Tested? to share with friends and family you may be concerned about.
We also offer the AlphaTest® Kit. Your physician can request this free kit, which makes testing for AAT deficiency as easy as a simple finger-stick blood test.
The following symptoms and conditions may be indications of alpha1-antitrypsin(AAT) deficiency.1
- Early onset of emphysema (age 45 years or less)
- COPD – emphysema, chronic bronchitis or bronchiectasis
- Family history of any of the following: emphysema/COPD, liver disease or panniculitis
- Asthma with minimal response to medication, inhalers
- Shortness of breath with routine activity
- Cough with or without mucus
- Wheezing
- Liver disease with unknown cause
- Emphysema prominent in lower lobes of lungs
ARALAST [Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor (Human)] is indicated for chronic augmentation therapy in patients having congenital deficiency of A1-PI with clinically evident emphysema. ARALAST is not indicated as therapy for lung disease patients in whom congenital A1-PI deficiency has not been established.
Please review the Important Safety Information and the Full Prescribing Information
- Adapted from the American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society Statement. Standards for the diagnosis and management of individuals with AAT deficiency. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2003;168:818-900.
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