Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis: a possible sequel of NO2 exposure.
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis was diagnosed via bronchoscopy in a patient. There was no previous history of inhalation dust exposure. NO2 has been implicated in pulmonary alveolar proteinosis development in animal models. In this case, the diffusion capacity was a sensitive indicator of the disease process.
Dawkins
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Department of Internal Medicine, Morristown Memorial Hospital, NJ.
Gerhard
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Nevin
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009585:Nitrogen Dioxide / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D011649:Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis
D009585:Nitrogen Dioxide