Acute Interstitial Pneumonia

Acute interstitial pneumonia (AIP, Hamman-Rich syndrome) is fulminant idiopathic diffuse alveolar damage, presenting with acute febrile illness progressing to hypoxemic respiratory failure within weeks, with bilateral diffuse infiltrates. Treatment: supportive ICU; lung-protective ventilation; PEEP; treat infection; systemic corticosteroids in selected (no proven survival benefit but commonly used); ECMO in refractory; monitor complications; high mortality.

Common Symptoms

Acute febrile illness; rapid hypoxemic respiratory failure; bilateral diffuse infiltrates

Causes and Pathogenesis

Idiopathic diffuse alveolar damage causes acute interstitial pneumonia and respiratory failure.

Treatment

ICU supportive; lung-protective ventilation; steroids in selected; ECMO rescue

Preventive Measures

None specific; early recognition.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the ICU/Pulmonology-Emergency department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.