Severe Obesity and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency-Associated COPD: A Dual Burden on Health and Quality of Life
Abstract
We performed a cross-sectional analysis of data from AlphaNet participants enrolled between 2008 and 2019.AlphaNet is a US-based health management organization supporting individuals with AATD and lung disease through regular telephone calls to provide education and support and collect research data. 2 Participants with lung disease and available self-reported weight and height data were included in these analyses.BMI was classified per CDC guidelines into underweight (
Fields of Study & Subjects
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
Asthma and respiratory diseases
Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases Journal of the COPD Foundation
- Volume
- 13
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 177–183
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN