Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage, Pulmonary capillaritis
1. Description of the problem Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH) occurs in a number of immune-mediated disorders, but can also occur in non-immune conditions. Severe DAH can lead to acute respiratory failure and death. Prompt recognition is crucial so that effective therapy is begun as soon as possible. The classic triad of DAH is hemoptysis, bilateral…