Citation Information :
MC J, Devarakonda BV. Role of High-flow Nasal Cannula in Postprocedure Management of Whole Lung Lavage for Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis. 2022; 1 (1):4-6.
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) is a rare lung disorder.1 Primary autoimmune PAP is the most common form of PAP.2,3 The current standard of care in primary PAP is whole lung lavage (WLL) but the procedure has not yet been standardized. Studies about the use of high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) in various conditions management have been found promising.4 However, use of HFNC particularly in the postprocedure period in patients who have undergone WLL has not been reported. Herein we present our experience with a patient with primary autoimmune PAP who underwent therapeutic WLL and managed with HFNC in the postprocedure period.
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