Case Study: Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
Background: Gene and Cassie Peterson live with their two children, Michael and Rose, in New York City where Gene works for a large corporation. Cassie’s father, Jared, smoked most of his life and recently passed away from complications of severe emphysema. He was known to have Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, or AAT deficiency. At her father’s funeral, Cassie’s mother, Margaret, suggested that Cassie have herself, Michael, and Rose tested for AAT deficiency. Cassie and Rose’s tests came back normal, but Michael, who has asthma, tested positive for AAT deficiency. Cassie is worried about Michael’s test results and wonders what she can do to help Michael stay healthy. Research: Alpha-1 Antitrypsin
Background: Gene and Cassie Peterson live with their two children, Michael and Rose, in New York City where Gene works for a large corporation. Cassie’s father, Jared, smoked most of his life and recently passed away from complications of severe emphysema. He was known to have Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, or AAT deficiency. At her father’s funeral, Cassie’s mother, Margaret, suggested that Cassie have herself, Michael, and Rose tested for AAT deficiency. Cassie and Rose’s tests came back normal, but Michael, who has asthma, tested positive for AAT deficiency. Cassie is worried about Michael’s test results and wonders what she can do to help Michael stay healthy. Research: Alpha-1 Antitrypsin