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What is the definition of Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis?
Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis is a rare disease characterized by repeated episodes of bleeding into the lungs, which can cause anemia and lung disease. The body is able to remove most of the blood from the lungs, but a large amount of iron is left behind. Over time, this iron can cause permanent damage to the lungs (fibrosis). Symptoms can resemble pneumonia and include coughing, coughing up blood (hemoptysis), difficulty breathing, and wheezing. The cause of Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis is unknown. Diagnosis is based on ruling out other kinds of pulmonary hemosiderosis, and tests may include imaging, laboratory tests, and a lung biopsy.
What are the alternative names for Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis?
  • Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis
  • Siderosis
  • Alveolar hypoventilation syndrome
  • Hemosiderosis, pulmonary, with deficiency of gamma-a globulin
  • Pulmonary hemosiderosis
Who are the top Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis Local Doctors?
Advanced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis
Family Medicine
Advanced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis
Family Medicine

Texas Health Family Care

10900 Founders Way, Suite 103, 
Fort Worth, TX 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Dr. William Drake has been serving the primary care needs of North Texas families since 1995. He is focused on providing quality preventative medicine as the first line of defense for patients of all ages. Dr. Drake is dedicated to serving his patients by providing personalized health and wellness services through exemplary care, education and research. He is especially passionate about research and treatments in the areas of juvenile and adult diabetes.Dr. Drake earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan in East Lansing. He completed his family medicine residency at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Drake is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and a member of the American Diabetes Association, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Tarrant County Medical Society, Texas Academy of Family Physicians and Texas Medical Association. Dr. Drake is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and High Cholesterol.

Advanced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis
Advanced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis
Referral may be required

Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic

2845 Greenbrier Rd, Ste 250, 
Green Bay, WI 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Demet Yasar is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dr. Yasar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis. She is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Dr. Yasar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hematology.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis
Internal Medicine

Abingdon Physician Partners - Regional Cancer Center At Johnston Memorial Hospital

16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, 
Abingdon, VA 
Languages Spoken:
English

Timothy Davis is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Abingdon, Virginia. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Davis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

What are the latest Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis Clinical Trials?
Leflunomide is Safe and Effective for the Induction and Maintenance of Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis Remission

Summary: The goal of this clinical trial is to compare Leflunomide in Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis. The main questions it aims to answer are: * The efficacy and safety of Leflunomide in Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis * The mechanism of leflunomide in treating Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis Participants will be treated with leflunomide plus stroid. A comparison group: Researchers will compare ...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

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