[Emphysema connected with Alpha-1 anti-trypsin deficiency]. / Rozedma pluc zwiazana z niedoborem alfa 1 antytrypsyny.

45-years old smoker with 6 years history of COPD symptoms has been described. Taking into consideration rapid deterioration of lung functions leading to respiratory insufficiency as well as young age of patient at the onset of the diseases, alfa 1 anti-trypsin (AAT) level was estimated in serum. Significantly decreased AAT level led to AAT deficiency syndrome diagnosis and to introduction of substitutory treatment.