Pulmonary Vasculitis

Pulmonary vasculitis is inflammation and necrosis of pulmonary blood vessels, seen in granulomatosis with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis, Behcet disease, connective-tissue disease, and Goodpasture syndrome. Clinical: hemoptysis, dyspnea, pulmonary infiltrates, and systemic vasculitic features. Treatment: immunosuppression (cyclophosphamide/rituximab/steroids); treat underlying disease; supportive respiratory care; monitor renal/other organ involvement.

Common Symptoms

Hemoptysis; dyspnea; pulmonary infiltrates; systemic vasculitis; by disease (GPA/MPA/Behcet)

Causes and Pathogenesis

Autoimmune inflammation of pulmonary vessels causes hemorrhage/infiltrates.

Treatment

Immunosuppression (steroids/cyclophosphamide/rituximab); treat underlying disease; respiratory support

Preventive Measures

Early diagnosis; immunosuppression; monitor organs.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Respiratory/Rheumatology-Nephrology 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.