Research Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency on MedlinePlus. Describe what the condition is, list its common symptoms, explain its genetic cause, and identify at least two related health topics for further reading. Provide a concise summary of this information.
Navigate to the MedlinePlus homepage. Click on the 'Genetics' link. On the 'Genetics' page, click on the 'Genetic Conditions' link. On the 'Genetic Conditions' page, locate and click on the 'Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency' link. From the 'Description' section, identify what the condition is. From the 'Description' section, list at least three common symptoms. Expand the 'Causes' section and identify the genetic changes that cause the condition. From the 'Related Health Topics' section, identify at least two related health topics.
Successfully navigate to the 'Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency' page within the Genetics section. State a concise description of 'Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency' (e.g., 'inherited disorder that may cause lung disease and liver disease'). List at least three common symptoms of 'Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency' (e.g., shortness of breath, wheezing, emphysema, jaundice, etc.). Explain the genetic cause of 'Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency' (i.e., 'mutations in the SERPINA1 gene'). Identify at least two related health topics from the page (e.g., Cirrhosis, Emphysema, Genetic Disorders).