Interstitial Lung Disease

Interstitial lung diseases (ILD), also called pulmonary fibrosis, include a group of over 200 disorders that lead to inflammation and scarring, called fibrosis, in the lungs.

At your first visit, we’ll talk with you about how you’re feeling and your symptoms. You’ll meet with a few providers who may set up tests for you.

Plan for this first visit to take a full day.

Diagnosing Your Interstitial Lung Disease

On your first visit, we may perform tests to learn more about your interstitial lung disease and to look for a possible cause. We’ll also go over any tests you’ve had at other hospitals. 

We'll need to measure: