What Percentage of All Cases of COPD Is Caused by Alpha₁-Antitrypsin

question 44

Multiple Choice

What percentage of all cases of COPD is caused by alpha₁-antitrypsin deficiency?

• A) 2% to 3%
• B) 10% to 15%
• C) 25% to 40%
• D) 50% to 75%

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