# Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage Occurring Suddenly in a Diabetic Patient With Asthma Exacerbation

**Authors:** Svetoslav Bardarov, Chong Vue, Rochell Santana, Jay Nfonoyim

PMC · DOI: 10.7759/cureus.51893 · 2024-01-08

## TL;DR

This paper discusses a rare and dangerous lung condition that suddenly occurred in a diabetic patient with a severe asthma flare-up.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in the sudden occurrence of DAH in a patient with diabetes and asthma exacerbation, highlighting a rare clinical scenario.

## Key findings

- DAH can present suddenly in patients with diabetes and asthma exacerbation.
- The condition is challenging to diagnose due to nonspecific symptoms and lack of clear criteria.

## Abstract

Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH) is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition characterized by bleeding into the alveolar spaces of the lungs. DAH can occur due to a wide range of etiologies including autoimmune diseases, infections, drugs, and malignancies. The clinical presentation is variable and may include cough, dyspnea, fever, and hemoptysis. Diagnosis is often challenging due to the nonspecific symptoms and a lack of definitive diagnostic criteria. Treatment is primarily aimed at addressing the underlying cause and providing supportive care.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (MONDO:0019540), diabetes (MONDO:0005015), asthma (MONDO:0004979)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** Asthma (MESH:D001249), malignancies (MESH:D009369), Diabetic (MESH:D003920), dyspnea (MESH:D004417), hemoptysis (MESH:D006469), cough (MESH:D003371), fever (MESH:D005334), infections (MESH:D007239), DAH (MESH:D006470), autoimmune diseases (MESH:D001327)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

## Figures

6 figures with captions in the complete paper: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC10851031/full.md

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC10851031