Information for Patients

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Introduction Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis (PAP) is a rare lung disease, which affects approximately 7 persons in a million people. So despite the fact that you have a very rare disease, you are not the only one. Being diagnosed with a rare, chronic disease may turn your life upside down and significantly change your everyday life. According to experts the best way to deal with the change is to face your disease head on. The more you know about your condition and how to handle it, the more empowered you may feel. This handbook contains information about PAP and deals with subjects such as symptoms, progression and treatment.

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