Alpha-1 antitrypsin (A1-PI) treatment slows emphysema progression independent of baseline FEV1

J. Ficker (Herzogenaurach, Germany)

Source: International Congress 2017 – New frontiers in home care management of chronic lung diseases
Session: New frontiers in home care management of chronic lung diseases
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3416
Disease area: Airway diseases

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