Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with interstitial pneumonia.

Ignore: Acute Interstitial Pneumonia requires mech ventilation Oxygen, high doses of Steroid treatment.

Ignore: Fluid intake, hydration, aerosolized mediciation, frequent medical exams.

Ignore: Your doctor might prescribe an inhaler to help you get over pneumonia; use it as directed.

Ignore: Call the Dr as you may need Prescription treatment if a bacteria is causing your pneumonia.

Ignore: Regular exposures to inhaled irritants at work or during hobbies can also cause interstitial lung Dz.

Ignore: Avoid asbestos at all costs, or wear an approved mask if you need to work near it.

Ignore: Avoid coal dust and various other metal dusts from working in mining, and grain dust from farming.

Ignore: Drugs such as nitrofurantoin, amiodarone, bleomycin, and many others can rarely cause ILD.

Ignore: To prevent ILD, or worsening ILD, avoid bird proteins, such as exotic birds, chickens, or pigeons.

Ignore: Take all medications as prescribed; follow up with; your physician as directed.