Anti-GBM disease

Goodpasture's syndrome

A rare autoimmune condition where antibodies attack the lungs and kidneys, causing bleeding and kidney failure.

What it is

Anti-GBM disease is a medical emergency. It can cause lung bleeding and rapidly progressive kidney damage.

Signs people often notice

•Coughing blood
•Shortness of breath
•Blood in urine
•Kidney failure

Who it affects

More common in young men and people exposed to certain chemicals or smoking.

Questions worth asking your clinician

?Is this urgent?
?What treatment is needed now?
?What is the outlook?

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