Alpha 1 “Hereditary Emphysema” Experience: A Patient–Physician Perspective

Abstract This article is co-authored by a patient living with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and her treating physician. The commentary article describes the patient’s experience of the diagnosis and treatment process. The physician then discusses alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency diagnosis and manage...

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Main Authors: Katie Moyer, Kamyar Afshar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Adis, Springer Healthcare 2020-06-01
Series:Pulmonary Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s41030-020-00119-4
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Summary:Abstract This article is co-authored by a patient living with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and her treating physician. The commentary article describes the patient’s experience of the diagnosis and treatment process. The physician then discusses alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency diagnosis and management in the context of the patient’s experiences.
ISSN:2364-1754
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