Management of Interstitial Lung Disease
Santosham Chest Hospital offers world class treatments for the Management of Interstitial Lung Diseases. We are having top class surgeons and chest physicians for the treatment of Interstitial Lung Diseases. Our services cover the entire spectrum of Respiratory Care and Chest Medicine, ranging from lung disease prevention and detection to pharmacologic and interventional treatment.
Interstitial lung disease, or ILD, is a common term that includes 130 to 200 chronic lung disorders, which may be:
›› Bronchiolitis - inflammation that involves the bronchioles (small airways)
›› Alveolitis - inflammation that involves the alveoli (air sacs)
›› Vasculitis - inflammation that involves the small blood vessels (capillaries)
The following are the most common symptoms for interstitial lung diseases. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently.
Symptoms may include:
›› Shortness of breath, especially with exertion
›› Loss of appetite
›› Loss of weight
›› Dry cough that does not produce phlegm
›› Discomfort in chest
›› Labored breathing
›› Hemorrhage in lungs
