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How do you find people with Nocardia and or pulmonary alveolar proteinosis?
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Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis?
DefinitionPulmonary alveolar proteinosis is a rare disease in which a type of protein builds up in the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs, making breathing difficult.Alternative NamesAlveolar proteinosisCauses, incidence, and risk factorsIn some cases, the cause of pulmonary alveolar proteinosis is unknown. In others, it is associated with infection or an immune problem. It also can occur with cancers of the blood system, and after exposure to high levels of dust.This rare disorder generally affects people 30 - 50 years old and is seen in men more often than in women. A form of the disorder is present at birth (congenital).SymptomsCoughUnintentional weight lossFatigueShortness of breathFeverThere may be no symptoms.Signs and testsThe doctor may hear crackles in the lungs. Often, the physical examination is normal.The following tests may be done:Chest x-rayArterial blood gases testPulmonary function testsHigh-resolution CT scan of the chestBronchoscopy with saline wash of the lungs (lavage)TreatmentTreatment consists of periodically washing out the protein substance from the lung (whole-lung lavage). A lung transplant may be recommended for certain patients with this disease.Recently, experimental data have showed some improvement with treatment using a blood-stimulating medication, which is known to be deficient in some patients who develop alveolar proteinosis.Expectations (prognosis)Some people with this condition go into remission. Others develop worsening respiratory failure.Calling your health care providerCall your health care provider if you develop symptoms. Progressively worsening shortness of breath may signal that your condition is developing into a more serious medical emergency.ReferencesMason RJ, Broaddus VC, Murray JF, Nadel, JA. Murray and Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2005.Levine SM. Alveolar filling disorders. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2007:chap 91.
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