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My husband found out that he has interstitial lung disease. what do i need to know about this disease?

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Dr. Lokesh Guglani answered

Specializes in Pediatric Pulmonology

Several types of ILD: There are many forms of interstitial lung disease which have differing treatments and long term outcomes. Please consult a lung specialist for complete work up and diagnosis so you can understand his disease and its related problems better.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Fernando Torres answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

ILD: This is a progressive disease. He needs to be seen by a lung specialist who can help control the progression of the disease. In some cases, it responds to medications, in others, it may even require a lung transplant.

Answered 10/3/2016

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