Hamman-Rich syndrome overview

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Hamman-Rich syndrome is a rare, severe lung disease which usually affects otherwise healthy individuals. HR syndrome is often categorized as both an interstitial lung disease and a form of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).