Α1-Antitrypsin deficiency · 5: Intravenous augmentation therapy: current understanding. Issue 8 (28th July 2004)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Stoller, J K; Aboussouan, L S
• Is Part Of: Thorax. Volume 59:Issue 8(2004)
• Page Start: 708
• Page End: 712
• Publication Date: 2004-07-28
• Subjects: α1-antitrypsin deficiency -- augmentation therapy; Chest -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Thorax; Chest -- Diseases; Periodicals; Periodicals; 617.54
• DOI: 10.1136/thx.2003.006544
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0040-6376

Abstract

Abstract : The biochemical and clinical efficacy of intravenous augmentation therapy in α1 -antitrypsin deficiency is reviewed, adverse events experienced with this treatment are considered, and its cost effectiveness is discussed.