Expanding the awareness of Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) to provide a multidisciplinary approach to care

B. Balbi (Veruno (NO), Italy)

Source: Virtual Congress 2020 – Airway diseases
Session: Airway diseases
Session type: Challenging clinical cases
Number: 5130
Disease area: Airway diseases

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