Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis (PAP) Make an Appointment Find a Doctor Ask a Question Reviewed by Rachel L. Zemans, MD (October 01, 2016) PAP is a rare condition in which the lungs fill with a proteinaceous material called surfactant, which may result in difficulty breathing, low oxygen levels, and cough. More Information Causes and Symptoms of PAP Diagnosis, Treatment and Prognosis of PAP Programs & Services Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis (PAP) Program Clinical Trials For more than 100 years, National Jewish Health has been committed to finding new treatments and cures for diseases. Search our clinical trials.
Reviewed by Rachel L. Zemans, MD (October 01, 2016) PAP is a rare condition in which the lungs fill with a proteinaceous material called surfactant, which may result in difficulty breathing, low oxygen levels, and cough. More Information Causes and Symptoms of PAP Diagnosis, Treatment and Prognosis of PAP