Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis Learning Center
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Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis is a rare disease in which a type of protein builds up in the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs, making breathing difficult. |
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Symptoms
Cough; Unintentional weight loss; Fatigue; Shortness of breath; Fever. There may be no symptoms.
Causes
In some cases, the cause of pulmonary alveolar proteinosis is unknown. In others, it is associated with infection or ...
Tests
The doctor may hear crackles in the lungs. Often, the physical examination is normal. Tests may reveal the following ...
Treatments
Treatment consists of periodically washing out the protein substance from the lung (whole-lung lavage. A lung transpl...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms. Progressively worsening shortness of breath may signal that y...
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