Hemosiderosis
Alternate Names : Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis, IPH, Pulmonary Hemorrhage
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
Symptoms include:
cough, producing blood-tinged sputum
rapid breathing
wheezing, or shortness of breath
airway obstruction
acute otitis media, or ear infection
runny nose
stomach upset, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal distress
failure to thrive, a condition in which the child does not gain weight and grow normally
cyanosis, or a blue tinge in the skin color
anemia, a low red blood cell count that causes skin pallor, or paleness
fatigue
weakness
lethargy
liver disease, such as cirrhosis
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