Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Care in Hyderabad
City Chest Clinic, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad|Dr. S.A. Rafi, Consultant Pulmonologist
Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a group of conditions that cause inflammation or scarring (fibrosis) of the lung tissue, making the lungs stiff and reducing oxygen transfer. Causes include autoimmune diseases, long exposure to birds, moulds or dust, certain medicines, and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Early and accurate diagnosis matters because treatment differs by type.
Symptoms that may suggest ILD
- Breathlessness on exertion that slowly worsens
- A persistent dry cough
- Fatigue and reduced exercise capacity
- Crackling sounds in the lungs heard by a doctor
- Clubbing (rounding) of the fingertips
- Joint pain, skin changes or dry eyes and mouth, which may point to an autoimmune cause
If any of these apply to you, book an evening consultation at City Chest Clinic, Mehdipatnam. Bring all previous reports, X-rays and your current medicines or inhalers.
How ILD is evaluated
- High-resolution CT (HRCT) chest, the key test for identifying the ILD pattern.
- Lung function tests and oxygen levels at rest and on walking.
- A detailed history of home, occupational, bird, mould and medicine exposures.
- Blood tests for autoimmune conditions, with rheumatology input when needed.
- Bronchoscopy or lung biopsy in selected cases where the diagnosis is uncertain.
Treatment options
- Avoiding the trigger, when an exposure such as birds or mould is identified.
- Anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive medicines for inflammatory and autoimmune types.
- Antifibrotic medicines (such as pirfenidone or nintedanib) for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and some progressive fibrosing ILDs.
- Oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation and vaccinations.
- Regular follow-up with lung function tests to track the disease.
Where and when to consult
832/2, House No.12, Sai Suchi Towers, Opposite Canara Bank,
Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad, Telangana 500006
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) — frequently asked questions
Is ILD the same as pulmonary fibrosis?
Pulmonary fibrosis is scarring of the lungs and is one form of ILD. Some types of ILD are mainly inflammation and may improve with treatment, while others are mainly fibrosis.
Can ILD be cured?
Some types improve or stabilise when the cause is removed and treatment is started early. Fibrotic types usually cannot be reversed, but treatment can slow progression and help symptoms.
What should I bring to my ILD consultation?
Bring all CT scan films or CDs and reports, previous lung function tests, blood reports and a list of your medicines. Call +91 81215 09229 to book.
MBBS, MD (Pulmonary Medicine), MS Clin Inf (USA), Fellowship (USA). Director of City Chest Clinic, Mehdipatnam and Chief Consultant Pulmonologist & Sleep Specialist at KIMS Hospitals, Gachibowli.
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