What is idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis?
Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis is a rare condition found primarily in children that causes recurrent blood collection within the lung's alveoli; this causes a disruption in the exchange of O2 and CO2. Common symptoms include, cough, shortness of breath, and anemia.
How do members experience idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis*
Who has idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 0 | |
30s | 3 | |
40s | 5 | |
50s | 0 | |
60s | 3 | |
70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 6 | |
Female | 6 |