Question

A patient with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency presents with progressive dyspnea. Which part of the lung is typically most affected in emphysema due to alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Lower lobes predominantly

Answer

Upper lobes predominantly

Answer

Uniform involvement of all lung fields

Answer

Right lung more than left

Answer

Only peripheral alveoli

Practice question

A patient with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency presents with progressive dyspnea. Which part of the lung is typically most affected in emphysema due to alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency?