Common symptoms of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD) include:
- Shortness of breath
- Decreased ability to be physically active
- Wheezing
Many people with AATD are at first diagnosed with asthma. This is because one of the main symptoms of asthma, wheezing, is also often a symptom of AATD.
Other symptoms of AATD deficiency include:
- Repeated lung infections
- Chronic cough
- Tiredness
- Rapid heartbeat when you stand up
- Weight loss