Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage
Background
- Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage (DAH) is a life-threatening condition.
- It is a subset of Pulmonary hemorrhage involving the microcirculation involving alveolar microvasculature.
- Most commonly the result of systemic vasculitis. [1]
Clinical Features
- Hemoptysis
- Anemia
- Diffuse lung infiltrates
- Acute respiratory failure
Differential Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Management
Disposition
- ↑ Park M. Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage. Tuberc Resp Dis (Seoul) 2013. 74(4):151-162