Pulmonary hemosiderosis Idiopathic

**Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis** is a disease in which increased amounts of iron and hemoglobin accumulate in the lung cells. This can lead to destruction of lung tissue and the development of respiratory failure. This disease can occur in people of any age, but is most often diagnosed in people over 50 years of age. Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis is considered to be cases when it is impossible to determine the cause of hemosiderin formation.

**Synonyms of the disease** - hemosideros, hypochromic relapsing anemia, essential hemosiderosis of the lungs, pulmonary silybatum idiomatic or tselena - all these are different names for the same thing

Hemosiderosis, mild idiopitatic

Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis is a rare but serious disease in which the blood is rich in iron, which can lead to a life-threatening condition such as spontaneous hemorrhage or pneumonitis. Despite this, the disease is quite common, and the average age of onset is about 60 years. The diagnosis is made on the basis of chest x-ray, but often it can only be confirmed after diagnostic bronchoscopy with trephine biopsy of the lungs. Treatment of the disease is done by removing blood from the lungs and supporting the immune system to prevent the disease from spreading. Although pulmonary hemosiderosis is less common than pneumonia, it is considered one of the most serious lung diseases. Pulmonary hemosideratosis can be prevented by avoiding exposure to hazardous substances and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.