Guest: David C. Mares, MD

Since alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is prevalent among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), screening for alpha-1 is absolutely critical. However, diagnosing alpha-1 in patients with COPD can be challenging. That’s why pulmonologist and critical care specialist Dr. David Mares is here to share how we can overcome those challenges and the impact screening for alpha-1 may have on our patients with COPD.

Click here to order free AlphaID™ screening kits to rule out alpha-1 deficiency in your patients.