Treatment for genetically caused emphysema is effective

Thursday, May 28, 2015 - 11:30 in Health & Medicine

A landmark clinical study provides convincing evidence that a frequently overlooked therapy for genetically-caused emphysema is effective and slows the progression of lung disease. Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is an inherited disorder that can cause emphysema even without exposure to tobacco smoke.

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