Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
Alternate Names : Alveolar Proteinosis
DefinitionPulmonary alveolar proteinosis is a disease in which a phospholipid (a compound widely distributed in living cells) accumulates within spaces in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
In some cases, the cause of pulmonary alveolar proteinosis is unknown. In others, it is associated with infection or immune deficiency.
This rare disorder generally affects people 30 to 50 years old and is seen in men more often than in women.
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