Familial emphysema
Overview
Familial emphysema: A rare genetic form of emphysema caused by a deficiency of alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) which results in destruction of the elastin component of the lung structure. The disorder tends to run in families (familial).
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Familial emphysema includes the 16 symptoms listed below: * See symptoms of emphysema * Breathing difficulty * Wheezing * Shortness of breath * Breathlessness after exercise * Cyanosis * Blue skin * Blue lips * Barrel-chestedness * Cough with sputum * Finger clubbing * Progressive shortness of breath * Weight loss * Wheezing * Breathing difficulty * Fatigue
Causes
* Barrel-chestedness * Blue lips * Blue skin * Breathing difficulty * Breathing difficulty * Breathlessness after exercise * Cough with sputum * Cyanosis * Fatigue * Finger clubbing * Progressive shortness of breath * See symptoms of emphysema * Shortness of breath * Weight loss * Wheezing * Wheezing
Diagnosis
These home medical tests may be relevant to Familial emphysema: * Home Lung Function Tests * Cold & Flu: Home Testing: o Home Fever Tests o Home Ear Infection Tests o Home Flu Tests