Challenges in interpreting trends in testing for a1-antitrypsin deficiency in COPD patients from UK primary care

Daniel R. Morales

Source: Eur Respir J, 52 (6) 1801986; 10.1183/13993003.01986-2018
Journal Issue: December
Disease area: Airway diseases

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