Abstract
Prevention of lung disease is the major therapeutic imperative for patients with this genetic disorder. Definitive treatment involves replacement or augmentation of antielastase with human plasma-derived protease inhibitor in patients with early or mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Measures to minimize the risk of serious hepatic involvement remain to be devised.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 51-59 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Hospital Practice |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1989 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)