| Literature DB >> 33234854 |
Jennifer Leap1, Obaid Arshad, Tariq Cheema, Marvin Balaan.
Abstract
This article provides an overview of the pathophysiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease including the physiological mechanisms that are known precursors. The roles of environmental and genetic causes are considered. α1-Antitrypsin deficiency is also discussed as it relates to the development of airflow obstruction.Entities:
Year: 2021 PMID： 33234854 DOI： 10.1097/CNQ.0000000000000334
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Crit Care Nurs Q ISSN： 0887-9303