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Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency in COPD Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Archivos de bronconeumologia - 1 Nov 2015
Sorroche Patricia Beatriz, Fernández Acquier Mariano, López Jove Orlando, Giugno Eduardo, Pace Salvador, Livellara Beatriz, Legal Susana, Oyhamburu José, Saez María Soledad
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INTRODUCTION: Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a genetic disorder associated with early onset chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and liver disease. It is also a highly under-diagnosed condition. As early diagnosis could prompt specific interventions such as smoking cessation, testing of family members, genetic counselling and use of replacement therapy, screening programs are needed to identify...
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