lung and airway disorders
Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage
Treatment of Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage
Treat specific cause of disorder Sometimes corticosteroids,cyclophosphamide, orrituximab Supportive measures The disorder causing diffuse alveolar hemorrhage is treated. Autoimmune disorders are commonly treated with corticosteroids (such asprednisone) and sometimescyclophosphamide(a chemotherapy drug) or other medications (such asrituximab) that suppress the immune system. Problems that people with diffuse alveolar hemorrhage also have, such as difficulty breathing and clotting disorders, are also treated. For example, people may be given oxygen or may need to be on a Mechanical Ventilation for a period of time. Overview of Blood Transfusion , 