A case of airway aluminosis with likely secondary pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis

ConclusionsTBLB with elemental analysis might be useful in differentiating idiopathic PPFE from secondary causes in dust inhalation related disease, such as aluminosis. This case indicated that inhalation of aluminium might cause secondary PPFE, with attention needing to be paid to avoid further exposure.
Source: Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research