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1
Q

what is it

A

rare autoimmune disease in which antibodies attack basement membrane in lungs and kidneys
lead to bleeding from lungs and kidney failure

2
Q

what are symptoms

A
symptoms of URTI
followed by cough 
intermitten haemoptysis 
tiredness
anaemia
3
Q

how is it diagnosed

A

CXR - transient blotchy shadows due to intapulmonary haemorrhage

4
Q

how is it treated

A

some patients spontaneously improve whilst others proceed to renal failure
treat with corticosteroids