NY J01136

Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 2025 as Alpha-1 Awareness Month in New York State, coinciding with National Alpha-1 Awareness Month

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency is a genetic condition causing severe lack of AAT protein in the blood, which can result in serious lung disease (including emphysema) and liver disease

Symptoms typically appear between ages 20-50 and include shortness of breath, reduced exercise ability, wheezing, recurring respiratory infections, and fatigue

About 10% of infants with Alpha-1 develop liver disease, and approximately 15% of adults experience liver damage from scar tissue formation

Recognizes the Alpha-1 Foundation Support Group Network (over 80 affiliated groups) and the Capital Region of New York Alpha-1 Support Group led by Richard Lovrich