Interstitial lung diseases
Interstitial lung disease is the name for a large group of diseases that inflame or scar the lungs. The inflammation and scarring make it hard to get enough oxygen. The scarring is called pulmonary fibrosis.Breathing in dust or other particles in the air is responsible for some types of interstitial lung diseases. Specific types includeBlack lung disease among coal miners, from inhaling coal dustFarmer's lung, from inhaling farm dustAsbestosis, from inhaling asbestos fibersSiderosis, from inhaling iron from mines or welding fumesSilicosis, from inhaling silica dustOther causes include autoimmune diseases or occupational exposures to molds, gases, or fumes. Some types of interstitial lung disease have no known cause.Treatment depends on the type of exposure and the stage of the disease. It may involve medicines, oxygen therapy, or a lung transplant in severe cases.
Disease Alternative Name
Top Interstitial lung diseases Doctors on Curofy
Top doctors who continously share their opinions on Interstitial lung diseases
Ayaan Institute of Medical Sciences
Mbbs Student
Ayaan Institute of Medical Sciences
MBBS
Nimra Institute of Medical Sciences
Asst Proff
SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre
M.B.B.S
Private
23 Yrs. Experienced Homoeopathic Practitioner & 10 Yrs. Experienced Clinical Dietitian
Medvarsity, Apollo Hospital.
Fellowship in Applied Nutrition.
Apollo Clinic Newtown
700156
Jimsh Hospital
ASSSISTANT PROFESSOR ( MEDICINE)
PGIMER, Chandigarh
MD
Trending Diseases
Trending Cases
- Login to View the image
Quick Brains Quiz Winners of June round 2 Congratulations to all the top performers of Quick Brains Quiz. Keep Participating!
Curofy Quiz10 Likes7 Answers - Login to View the image
30 years non diabetic male presented with feet deformities, trophic ulcer and osteomyelitis of the right foot gradually increasing since 3 years. He consulted many doctors but was not diagnosed for 3 years. Health system delay for diagnosis could've been avoided. What a price to pay for a delayed diagnosis! What is your diagnosis? Awareness and knowledge will minimise health system delay. Thank you.
Dr. Pankaj Jagirdar0 Like6 Answers - Login to View the image
HomeoQz winners of June round 1. Congratulations to all the top performers. Thank you all for your participation. Keep participating!
Curofy Ayush6 Likes3 Answers - Login to View the image
Tibial aplasia and prosthetic Leg restoration. *Chief Complaints* Due to congenital anomalies she walks with abnormal gait patterns. *History* When she was born 28 years ago with such congenital anomalies. Her parents never thought that their 5th girl child would be the same as others 4 . But she had different problems with tibial aplasia and others 4 having complex syndactyly in both hands. Same as their father having complex syndactyly. *Vitals* Unable to perform activities of daily living. *Physical Examination* Problem with walking and gripping and grasping. *Management* 28 years old girl looking for Prosthetics management for tibial aplasia. Our team takes measurements and casting for Prosthetic Leg restoration. Now she walks comfortably with a new prosthetic Leg.
Dr. Narendra Kumar2 Likes2 Answers - Login to View the image
DenTest Quiz Winners of June round 1. Congratulations to all the top performers. Thank you all for your participation. Keep participating!
DenTest2 Likes1 Answer