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Nutritional Status and Muscle Strength in Patients with Emphysema and Severe α1-Antitrypsin Deficiency

Authors :
Piitulainen, Eeva
Areberg, Johan
Linde´n, Mikael
Eriksson, Sten
Mattsson, Sören
Wollmer, Per
Source :
Chest; October 2002, Vol. 122 Issue: 4 p1240-1246, 7p
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

The association between emphysema and weight loss is well known. Severe α1-antitrypsin deficiency is an important risk factor for the development of emphysema.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00123692 and 19313543
Volume :
122
Issue :
4
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Chest
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs37969727
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.122.4.1240