Higher than expected prevalence of alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) may not necessarily impact on airflow, gas exchange or acute exacerbation rate (AER)

R. Dandurand, J. Bourbeau, D. Eidelman (Montreal, Canada)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Prevalences and characterstics of obstructive airway disease
Session: Prevalences and characterstics of obstructive airway disease
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4745
Disease area: Airway diseases

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