Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) / Pulmonary Fibrosis

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a broad category of lung diseases that includes more than 130 disorders characterized by scarring (i.e. “fibrosis”) and / or inflammation of the lungs. ILD accounts for 15% of the cases seen by pulmonologists (lung specialists).

About ILD / Pulmonary Fibrosis

What is interstitial lung disease (ILD) / pulmonary fibrosis?  

What are common symptoms of ILD?  

What happens in the lungs with ILD?  

What causes ILD?

Treatment and Management of ILD / Pulmonary Fibrosis

How is ILD diagnosed? 

What is the treatment for ILD? 

What are some of the medications used to treat ILD? 

What are some other therapies?

Our ILD / Pulmonary Fibrosis Program

What is the role of National Jewish?

Familial Pulmonary Fibrosis Genetic Counseling Program