Signs and Symptoms
The symptoms of PAP include:
- dyspnea (shortness of breath)
- cough
- low grade fever
- weight loss
The clinical course of PAP is unpredictable. Spontaneous remission is recognized; some patients have stable symptoms. Death may occur due to progression of PAP or due to the underlying disease associated with PAP. Individuals with PAP are more vulnerable to infection of the lung by bacteria or fungi.
Read more about this topic: Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
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