COPD and endobronchial polyposis associated with hypogammaglobulinemia. Are proteolytic enzymes involved?
Publication/Presentation Date
7-1-1982
Abstract
The present report describes a patient who had severe obstructive lung disease in association with acquired hypogammaglobulinemia. Evidence obtained by bronchoalveolar lavage is presented that suggests that his lung disease resulted from both a marked increase in elastase load and a reduction in protease inhibitor function.
Volume
82
Issue
1
First Page
127
Last Page
129
ISSN
0012-3692
Published In/Presented At
Fein, A. M., Lipschutz, J. B., Lee, C. T., Kucich, U., Lippmann, M., & Weinbaum, G. (1982). COPD and endobronchial polyposis associated with hypogammaglobulinemia. Are proteolytic enzymes involved?. Chest, 82(1), 127–129. https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.82.1.127
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
7083923
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article
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