dear du, i may have intersistal lung desease. ids for short.
my cardiologist has been monetering me for things related to my heart.( a friend of mine calls my heart jr or he
will be refered to jr hencefourth.) got a call from my ticker dr that i may havd ild. tested thrugh cardiopulminaary functions tests and so on. this was brought possibley by one of jrs meds called alderone .
ticker dr wants a consult on jr and what to do next.
Interstitial lung disease
Also called: ILD
A group of disorders that cause progressive scarring of lung tissue.
Interstitial lung disease may be caused by long-term exposure to hazardous materials, such as asbestos or coal dust. Or, it can be caused by an autoimmune disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Once lung scarring occurs, it's generally irreversible.
Symptoms include a dry cough. Shortness of breath can occur either at rest or after exertion.
Treatment depends on the underlying cause but often includes steroids.
Rare
Fewer than 200,000 US cases per year
Requires a medical diagnosis
Lab tests or imaging always required
Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
For informational purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
i have never been exposed to ,,, coal dust, abstesos nor steroids .
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