Interstitial Lung Diseases

The interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) are a group of diseases that lead to lung damage and ultimately fibrosis with loss of the elasticity of the lungs. They are chronic conditions characterised by shortness of breath. There are more than 100 related diseases of the lung known as interstitial lung diseases (ILD). Another term often used for ILDs is “pulmonary fibrosis”.

Click here for more information on Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)

Click here for more information on Other Interstitial Lung Diseases (Other ILDs)

Click here for more information on Sarcoidosis

Related articles

Spring 2013 Newsletter

For Spring 2013 Newsletter, please click here

A Tribute to David Dainty

David J Dainty 07.06.39 – 03.07.12  By Keith Millman MBE David Dainty was a committed general dental practitioner practising amongst likeminded colleagues Read More...

New Year’s Resolution: Quit Smoking

It is the New Year, so it’s time for some self-improvement. Have you made New Year’s resolutions before, but failed to keep Read More...