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What does alpha 1 antripsin do?
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alpha1 antitripsyin cleaves neutrophil elastase, which
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Which obstructive pulm diseases have we gone over?
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Asthma, COPD, Cystic Fibrosis, Alpha 1 anti protease deficiency
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which obstructive lung disease has bronchiectasis?
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Cystic fibrosis
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mutation in which gene causes cystic fibrosis?
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Cystic fibrosis transmemebrane conductance regulator (CFTR) CFTR deficiency means thichk mucos harboring infection in lungs.
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What two characteristics define obstructive pulmonary disease?
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air trapping
large lung volume |