Alpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiency is a rare genetic, incurable disease which a deficiency in a protein that keeps the lungs functional. It is thought that 25,000 people in the UK have the genetic condition, according to the British Lung Foundation. This book offers the most up-to-date and comprehensive information on this illness and includes first-hand experience from someone managing the disease. Living with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency also includes expert advice from doctors and researchers tackling the disease, with tips on recognising symptoms and getting the most effective help possible.