Tag: Familial Emphysema

Familial Emphysema Definition and Description of Familial Emphysema Familial Emphysema is a chronic lung condition characterized by the permanent enlargement of the air sacs within the lungs, known as alveoli. This disease results primarily from a deficiency of alpha-1 antitrypsin, a protein that protects the lungs from inflammation and damage. When levels of this protein…