Pulmonary alveolar proteinosisFrom our partner site on asthma, MyAsthmaCentral.com.
Alveolar proteinosis Treatment: Treatment consists of periodic whole-lung lavage, a washing out of the phospholipids from the lung, performed by specially trained physicians. Lung transplantation has been performed for this disease as well. Expectations (prognosis): Spontaneous remission occurs in some, while progressive respiratory failure develops in others. Calling your health care provider: Call your health care provider if symptoms develop. Progressive worsening of shortness of breath indicates that an urgent or emergency condition may be developing.
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