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What are the most common signs and symptoms of disease caused by Alpha-1?

Symptoms related to the lung:
Shortness of breath
Wheezing
Chronic bronchitis, which is cough and sputum (phlegm) production that lasts for a long time
Recurring chest colds
Less exercise tolerance
Year-round allergies
Bronchiectasis
 
Symptoms related to the liver:
Unexplained liver disease or elevated liver enzymes
Eyes and skin turning yellow (jaundice)
Swelling of the abdomen (ascites) or legs
Vomiting blood (from enlarged veins in the esophagus or stomach)

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