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October 6-9, 2024

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Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management

October 8 from 2:00 pm 2:45 pm ET

Supported By: Savara Inc.
Exhibit Hall, Learning Theater 1
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center


Program Description

On Tuesday, October 8 from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM, we will have Ali Ataya, MD, discuss the rare lung disease pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) during his talk: Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management.

Dr Ataya is an associate professor of medicine in the UF Division of PCCM. He serves as the director of the Rare Lung Disease Program and the Pulmonary Hypertension Center at the University of Florida.

During this engaging discussion:

  • Understand the basic principles of PAP, including pathophysiology and classification
  • Identify signs and symptoms of autoimmune PAP (aPAP), the most common form of PAP
  • Describe the diagnostic approach to aPAP
  • Evaluate current management options for aPAP

Lunch will be provided by Savara Inc. We hope to see you there!

This is a non-CME event and does not qualify for CME or CE, or MOC credit. This event is not part of the official CHEST Annual Meeting 2024 conference sessions. This event is not an endorsement by CHEST and does not reflect the views or opinions of CHEST.

Speaker

Presenter: Ali Ataya, MD
University of Florida
Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
Associate Professor of Medicine
Gainesville, FL