Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis

Overview

Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis: A rare disorder involving bleeding into the lungs which can eventually cause damage to the lungs.

Symptoms

* Pallor * Coughing up blood * Breathing difficulty * Clubbing * Cor pulmonale symptoms

Causes

Conditions listing Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis. Our database lists the following as having Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis as a symptom of that condition: * Heiner syndrome

Diagnosis

Home medical testing related to Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis: * Home Lung Function Tests

Treatment

* Lung Health Specialists (Pulmonologist): o Pulmonology o Pediatric Pulmonology (Child Lung Health)