Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis

A rare lung disorder characterized by the filling of the pulmonary alveoli with proteinaceous material which stains positive with periodic acid-Schiff stain. It may be idiopathic or secondary due to hematologic malignancies or the inhalation of mineral dusts. Signs and symptoms include dyspnea, cough and low grade fever.

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CHRONIC INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE 1) Fibrosing Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Nonspecific interstitial pneumonia Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia Pneumoconiosis Connective tissue disease associated Drug reaction Radiation pneumonitis 2) G...See More

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They are characterized by inflammation and fibrosis of pulmonary interstitium


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