Occupational exposures and risk of pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP)

There were no associations between occupational exposure to fumes, vapors and gases and inorganic dust and risk of PAP. Among men, exposure to organic dust was associated with increased risk for PAP. Some occupational inhalants may increase the risk of PAP.

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Scandinavian Journal of Work Environment & Health
Published
2026-01-26
DOI
https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.4275
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Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
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Occupational exposures and risk of pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP)

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Abstract

There were no associations between occupational exposure to fumes, vapors and gases and inorganic dust and risk of PAP. Among men, exposure to organic dust was associated with increased risk for PAP. Some occupational inhalants may increase the risk of PAP.

Scandinavian Journal of Work Environment & Health
University of Gothenburg (SE)
Forskningsrådet om Hälsa, Arbetsliv och Välfärd
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