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Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis : Causes

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Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis
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 - 50 years old and is seen in men more often than in women.
Source:ADAM
Date:March 1, 2007
Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
The cause of this disease is unknown. In some people, however, it appears to result from infection, immune deficiency, or from exposure to silica, aluminum oxide, and a variety of dusts and fumes. Symptoms include mild shortness of breath associat...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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