Overview
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- Diagnosis - when ILD was diagnosed, cause
- Pace of progression
- Exacerbations
- Management - lifestyle, pharmacologic, supportive, surgical measures
- Complications
Causes of Interstitial Lung Disease
ILD of Known Association
- Connective tissue disease - rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren's syndrome, polymyositis / dermatomyositis
- Medications - methotrexate, nitrofurantoin, bleomycin
- Occupational exposure - silicosis, asbestosis
Granulomatous ILD
- Sarcoidosis
- Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- Others - idiopathic non-specific interstitial pneumonia, acute interstitial pneumonia, cryptogenic organising pneumonia, lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia, desquamative interstitial pneumonia
Complications
Complications of Interstitial Lung Disease
- Acute exacerbation of ILD
- Cor pulmonale
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Lung cancer
Management
Management Strategies
Lifestyle
- Avoid exposure to irritants
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
Pharmacologic
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis - pintedanib, pirfenidone
- Connective tissue disease-related ILD - immunosuppression
Supportive Measures
- Home oxygen
- Vaccinations - influenza, pneumococcus
Surgical Options
- Lung transplant
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