Goodpasture's syndrome

Alternative names:

anti-glomerular basement membrane antibody disease; glomerulonephritis-pulmonary hemorrhage; lung purpura-glomerulonephritis; pulmonary - renal syndrome; rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis with pulmonary hemorrhage

Prevention:

There is no known prevention for Goodpasture's syndrome. Avoid glue sniffing and siphoning gasoline. Stop smoking to decrease risk in those with a family history of renal failure. Early diagnosis and treatment may slow the progression of the disorder.