Change in lung function and morbidity from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in alpha1-antitrypsin MZ heterozygotes: A longitudinal study of the general population

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Abstract

A deteriorating effect of severe alpha(1)-antitrypsin deficiency (ZZ genotype) on lung function is well known, whereas the role of intermediate deficiency (MZ genotype) remains uncertain.
Original languageEnglish
JournalAnnals of Internal Medicine
Volume136
Issue number4
Pages (from-to)270-9
Number of pages10
ISSN0003-4819
Publication statusPublished - 19 Feb 2002

Keywords

  • Adult
  • Blood Proteins
  • Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator
  • Denmark
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Forced Expiratory Volume
  • Heterozygote
  • Hospitalization
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mutation
  • Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
  • Questionnaires
  • Regression Analysis
  • Smoking
  • Spirometry
  • alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency

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