Respiratory Conditions
Alveolar proteinosis
Serious
ICD-10: J84 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: एल्वियोलर प्रोटीनोसिस · தமிழ்: அல்வியோலர் புரத சேர்க்கை நோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಆಲ್ವಿಯೋಲಾರ್ ಪ್ರೋಟೀನೋಸಿಸ್ · తెలుగు: ఆల్వియోలార్ ప్రోటీనోసిస్ · বাংলা: অ্যালভিওলার প্রোটিনোসিস · मराठी: अल्व्हिओलर प्रोटीनोसिस · ગુજરાતી: અલ્વિઓલર પ્રોટીનોસિસ
About this condition
This is a rare lung disease where protein and other substances build up in the air sacs of the lungs, preventing proper oxygen exchange. Patients gradually develop breathing difficulty and may need special treatments to wash out the lungs. It can be caused by autoimmune problems, certain infections, or exposure to dusts and chemicals.
Common symptoms
shortness of breath
persistent cough
fatigue
weight loss
chest discomfort
clubbing of fingers
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | एल्वियोलर प्रोटीनोसिस · फेफड़ों में प्रोटीन जमा होना · वायुकोश प्रोटीन रोग · फेफड़ों में सफेद पदार्थ जमना |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | அல்வியோலர் புரத சேர்க்கை நோய் · நுரையீரலில் புரதம் சேர்தல் · காற்றுப்பை புரத நோய் · நுரையீரல் புரத சேகரிப்பு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಆಲ್ವಿಯೋಲಾರ್ ಪ್ರೋಟೀನೋಸಿಸ್ · ಶ್ವಾಸಕೋಶದಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರೋಟೀನ್ ಸಂಗ್ರಹ · ವಾಯು ಚೀಲ ಪ್ರೋಟೀನ್ ರೋಗ · ಶ್ವಾಸಕೋಶ ಪ್ರೋಟೀನ್ ಸಂಚಯ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | ఆల్వియోలార్ ప్రోటీనోసిస్ · ఊపిరితిత్తులలో ప్రోటీన్ పోగుపడటం · గాలి సంచుల ప్రోటీన్ వ్యాధి · ఊపిరితిత్తుల ప్రోటీన్ సేకరణ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | অ্যালভিওলার প্রোটিনোসিস · ফুসফুসে প্রোটিন জমা · বায়ুথলি প্রোটিন রোগ · ফুসফুসে সাদা পদার্থ জমা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | अल्व्हिओलर प्रोटीनोसिस · फुफ्फुसात प्रथिने जमा होणे · वायुकोष प्रोटीन रोग · फुफ्फुसात पांढरा पदार्थ साचणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | અલ્વિઓલર પ્રોટીનોસિસ · ફેફસાંમાં પ્રોટીન જમા થવું · હવા કોથળી પ્રોટીન રોગ · ફેફસાં પ્રોટીન સંચય |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Alveolar proteinosis?
shortness of breath, persistent cough, fatigue, weight loss, chest discomfort, clubbing of fingers.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours
Is Alveolar proteinosis common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Alveolar proteinosis?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 24 hours.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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