Prevalence and Impact of Bronchiectasis in α1-Antitrypsin Deficiency

2007234 citationsJournal Article

Authors

David Parr · University Hospital Coventry

P Guest · University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital

Abstract

Emphysema is the predominant component of COPD in AAT deficiency, but the prevalence and impact of airway disease are greater than currently recognized. Consequently, future therapeutic strategies in AAT deficiency should also target this component of COPD.

Topics & Keywords

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances Asthma and respiratory diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

Volume 176, Issue 12, pp. 1215-1221

DOI: 10.1164/rccm.200703-489oc

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