Goodpasture’s Syndrome Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

The following threats may increase the alveolar-capillary permeability, the source of the problem: irregular capillary hydrostatic pressure (higher than normal); bacteraemia (the presence of bacteria in the human blood); overdose of inspired oxygen; endotoxemia (when endotoxins are in blood); attack of volatile hydrocarbons; smoking (as this bad habit impacts lungs adversely); cocaine (or similar drugs) inhalation; adverse reaction to metal dusts; upper respiratory infections; genetics; therapies like alemtuzumab.