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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Overview

Title

Diagnosis and Management of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis

Authoring Organization

European Respiratory Society