lung and airway disorders
Pulmonary Renal Syndrome
Treatment of Pulmonary Renal Syndrome
Corticosteroids (such asprednisone) Sometimescyclophosphamide(a chemotherapy drug) or other medications that suppress the immune system, such asrituximab Procedure to remove unwanted antibodies from the blood (called plasma exchange) In most people, pulmonary-renal syndrome is caused by an autoimmune disorder, so treatment typically requires high doses of corticosteroids (such asprednisone) to suppress the immune system. If people are very ill, they are often also givencyclophosphamideto further suppress the immune system.Rituximabmay be used instead ofcyclophosphamide. Plasma exchange —a procedure in which the unwanted antibodies are removed from the blood—may be helpful. Many people need supportive care until the disease lessens in intensity. For example, people may be given oxygen or may need to be on a Mechanical Ventilation for a period of time. 