Whole Lung Lavage (WLL)
Whole Lung Lavage is a specialised treatment mainly for Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis (PAP).
- One lung is washed with warm saline while the other lung supports breathing.
- Removes accumulated proteinaceous material from the air sacs.
- Improves oxygen levels and lung capacity.
- Performed under general anaesthesia by a trained expert team.