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Alveolar proteinosis is a rare lung disorder characterized by the accumulation of surfactant material within the air sac...
06/19/2026

Alveolar proteinosis is a rare lung disorder characterized by the accumulation of surfactant material within the air sacs of the lungs, impairing oxygen exchange and causing progressive respiratory symptoms. Because it can mimic other pulmonary conditions, early recognition and specialized evaluation are essential for accurate diagnosis and management. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and evolving treatment approaches in our latest Spotlight.

Spotlight On Alveolar proteinosis Alveolar proteinosis is a rare pulmonary disorder that impairs respiratory function through parenchymal, vascular, or airway involvement Stats & inheritance 5 Facts Rare Views Interest Signs & symptoms Current treatments Clinical trials Treatments in research Preval...

Chronic Idiopathic Eosinophilic Pneumonia is a rare eosinophilic lung disease that can mimic more common respiratory con...
05/19/2026

Chronic Idiopathic Eosinophilic Pneumonia is a rare eosinophilic lung disease that can mimic more common respiratory conditions, often delaying diagnosis.Test your knowledge with this week’s Rare IQ challenge.

Our mission is to inform the healthcare community about the diagnosis and management of rare diseases. Help us by sharing this important information with your peers.

CVID is one of the most common primary immunodeficiencies — which clinical/lab feature best defines it?Think you know? C...
02/16/2026

CVID is one of the most common primary immunodeficiencies — which clinical/lab feature best defines it?
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Pulmonary arterial hypertension: essential overview and practice-relevant takeaways.
01/15/2026

Pulmonary arterial hypertension: essential overview and practice-relevant takeaways.

Spotlight On Pulmonary arterial hypertension Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) affects the heart and lungs. It is characterized by abnormally high blood pressure (hypertension) in the pulmonary artery, the blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lungs. Stats & inheritance 5 Facts R...

Structural lung disease is often the result of years of unrecognized pathology. In rare disease, bronchiectasis may be a...
01/02/2026

Structural lung disease is often the result of years of unrecognized pathology. In rare disease, bronchiectasis may be a consequence — not the starting point.

1 Bronchiectasis is a common manifestation of underlying immunodeficiency. 2 Recurrent infections contribute to progressive airway damage. 3 Symptoms often begin years before diagnosis. 4 High-resolution CT is essential for diagnosis. 5 Early identification can improve long-term outcomes. References...

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