Nebulised granulocyte–macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) in autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: Autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (aPAP) results from impaired macrophage-mediated clearance of alveolar surfactant lipoproteins. Whole lung lavage has been the first-line treatment but recent reports suggest the efficacy of granulocyte–macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CS...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2023-11-01
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| Series: | European Respiratory Review |
| Online Access: | http://err.ersjournals.com/content/32/170/230080.full |