| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6242112 | Respiratory Medicine | 2011 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
This study shows that the use of BAL for the diagnosis of PAP can reduce the need of histological confirmation. A history of dust or fume inhalation is strongly associated with PAP, also with the autoimmune form. Smoking seems to influence the response to treatment, increasing the number of WLL necessary to reach remission.
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Authors
Francesco Bonella, Peter C. Bauer, Matthias Griese, Shinichiro Ohshimo, Josune Guzman, Ulrich Costabel,