Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Should Be Considered in Patients Diagnosed With

question 14

Multiple Choice

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency should be considered in patients diagnosed with:

• A) Exercise-induced cough
• B) Bronchiectasis
• C) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• D) Pericarditis

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