Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) characterized by abnormal alveolar filling with surfactants, floccular material and interferes with gas exchange is a rare lung disease. Two forms are primary and secondary caused by lung infections, hematologic malignancies, inhalation of mineral dusts, silica, titanium oxide, aluminium and insecticides.
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