“A rare genetic condition, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency can also predispose individuals to the disease.” Some common early symptoms include breathlessness, wheezing, a chronic cough and ...

or hereditary predisposition due to alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency. Diane Kay, COPD Patient I was diagnosed with alpha 1 in '99 but I had symptoms for years and being a flight attendant I had a ...

“A chronic cough is often the first symptom which, over time, becomes more persistent,” notes Chaggar. “As COPD progresses, ...