Also known as ILD, Interstitial lung  disease can be caused by a numerous amount of different defects in the lungs. These generally cause inflammation and scarring in the air sacs which can lead to symptoms including; difficulty breathing, coughing, and fatigue. These symptoms are caused by the lungs inability to expand fully and inadequate oxygen reaching the blood stream. ILD is a general diagnosis surrounding the numerous pulmonary disorders that all have similar symptoms and physical features, but each have a range of different causes and treatments.

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Treatments include:

• Medications:

  • cortecosteroids​

  • stomach acid reducers

• Pulmonary rehabilitation

• Oxygen Therapy

• Surgery

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If you have ILD:

• stop smoking

• pay attention to diet and exercise

• keep up to date with vaccinations