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Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis

呼吸内科

Common symptoms

胸痛、紫绀、呼吸困难、肺泡炎症、肺泡灌洗液可见...、乏力、发热伴咳嗽、咯...

The pathology of disease

Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) is a rare idiopathic disease with insoluble phospholipid-rich protein in alveoli/bronchioles. Young/middle-aged; M:F = 3:1. First described by Rosen 1958. Primary/secondary/congenital.

Common Symptoms

Chest pain; cyanosis; dyspnea; fatigue; fever with cough

Causes

Dust inhalation, immune deficiency, genetics, alcohol, infection; surfactant metabolism disorder. Diagnosis by BAL/biopsy; sputum fixed in 80% ethanol, PAS+ lipid in 15%. Treatment: whole-lung lavage.

Treatment

Bronchoalveolar lavage

Prevention

Avoid dust; prevent infection.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the respiratory medicine department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.

Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.