Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a term for a group of conditions that cause inflammation and scarring in your lungs. Symptoms of ILD include shortness of breath and a dry cough. ILD can be caused by medication, radiation therapy, connective …

2024年11月23日 · The main symptoms of interstitial lung disease are: Shortness of breath at rest or shortness of breath that worsens with physical activity. Dry cough. When to see a doctor. By the time symptoms appear in certain types of interstitial lung disease, lasting lung damage has already occurred.

2022年11月8日 · When you have interstitial lung disease, lung damage, irritation, and lack of oxygen can cause a variety of symptoms. These include: Symptoms can range in severity and may be similar to those...

Interstitial lung disease refers to a group of about 100 chronic lung disorders characterized by inflammation and scarring that make it hard for the lungs to get enough oxygen. The scarring is called pulmonary fibrosis. The symptoms and course of …

2025年2月23日 · Understand the early signs of interstitial lung disease, such as shortness of breath and dry cough. Learn why early diagnosis is crucial for managing ILD.

Symptoms of ILD. Although interstitial lung diseases may have different causes and features on CT scan and on biopsy, and even different treatments, they share many of the same symptoms. No symptoms: Some people are very surprised that they have a serious lung disease because they feel no symptoms.

The most common symptom of all ILDs is shortness of breath. This is often accompanied by a dry cough, chest discomfort, fatigue and occasionally weight loss. In most cases, by the time the symptoms appear lung damage has already been done so it …

2022年3月24日 · Symptoms of ILDs may be different depending on the type of ILD you have and how serious it is. They can happen quickly or slowly and get worse over time. Some people may not have symptoms at first, but symptoms can develop as your disease worsens. Symptoms of ILDs include: Symptoms in children who have ILDs may be different from symptoms in adults.

Shortness of breath is a main symptom of ILD. You may breathe faster or need to take deep breaths: At first, shortness of breath may not be severe and is only noticed with exercise, climbing stairs, and other activities.

Read about the most common symptoms of the many forms of interstitial lung disease, or ILD, which all begin with an inflammation.