Exacerbations and duration of smoking abstinence are associated with the annual loss of FEV1 in individuals with PiZZ alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2017.05.011
Abstract: BACKGROUND Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a genetic disorder that is associated with a higher risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema. The annual declines in lung function (FEV1) and transfer factor of the… read more here.
Keywords: duration smoking; smoking abstinence; fev1; alpha antitrypsin ... See more keywords