Diagnosis and Management of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
Publication Date: August 15, 2024
Last Updated: August 16, 2024
Summary of Recommendations
We recommend that BAL be performed as part of the diagnostic work up of patients with suspected PAP. BAL should include differential cell count, periodic-acid-Schiff (PAS)-staining, and microbiology. (S, VL )
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Diagnosis and Management of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
Authoring Organization
European Respiratory Society