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Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD): Diagnostic Protocols & HRCT Workup
August 10, 20268 min readBy Dr. Akhil Bansal
Comprehensive evaluation of ILD, pulmonary fibrosis, autoimmune causes, occupational exposures, and multidisciplinary treatment approaches.
Understanding ILD and Pulmonary Fibrosis
Interstitial Lung Disease encompasses over 200 conditions that cause progressive scarring of the lung tissue, leading to persistent dry cough and breathlessness.
Diagnostic Steps in ILD Evaluation
Workup includes High-Resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT), full PFT spirometry, blood panels for autoimmune rheumatologic markers, and clinical occupational history.
Educational information only. It does not replace an examination or a named treatment plan at the clinic.