| Literature DB >> 31258312 |
Adam D Wells, Anna Woods, Daniel E Hilleman, Mark A Malesker.
Abstract
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can be attributed to genetic conditions and predispositions, among other factors. Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a significant risk factor for COPD development and progression, and aggressive screening for all patients with COPD or adult-onset asthma is encouraged.Entities:
Keywords: alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Year: 2019 PMID: 31258312 PMCID: PMC6590928
Source DB: PubMed Journal: P T ISSN: 1052-1372