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[Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency - an update].
Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946) - 1 Sept 2016
Bernhard Nikolas, Bals Robert, Fähndrich Sebastian
Abstract excerpt
Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency is a genetic risk factor for the development of chronic obstructive airway disease (COPD) and liver cirrhosis. The disease is widely underdiagnosed. The hallmarks of therapy are smoking cessation, prevention from environmental dust exposure and augmentation therapy. Findings from the recently published prospective, placebo-controlled and randomized RAPID trial proved effectiveness...
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