| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6242452 | Respiratory Medicine | 2013 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Major obstacles to AAT deficiency testing are physicians' attitudes and lack of understanding of the condition. A greater adherence to the guidelines that recommend diagnostic testing of all COPD patients, coupled with simpler testing protocols, may decrease delays and positively impact patient outcomes.
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Authors
Timm Greulich, Stefania Ottaviani, Robert Bals, Philipp M. Lepper, Claus Vogelmeier, Maurizio Luisetti, Ilaria Ferrarotti,