Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis is a rare disorder in which lipoproteinaceous material accumulates within alveoli. 1 The clinical course of the disease is variable, ranging from respiratory failure to ...
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis is a disease characterized by abnormal accumulation of surfactant in the alveoli. Most cases are autoimmune and are associated with an autoantibody against ...
You have millions of air sacs (alveoli) in your lungs. These air sacs move oxygen into your blood. Alveolar walls contain surfactant. This is a substance made of fats, proteins, and other substances.
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