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OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS THAT CAUSE ILD (INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE) Some working environment can also put a person at risk for interstitial damage. Long term exposure to different toxins or pollutants can damage the lungs. These factors include: • Grain Dust • Silica Dust • Asbestos Fiber • Bird and Animal Droppings • Radiation Treatments • Indoor Hot Tubs • Iron Welding • Coal It’s always better to take necessary precautions. Hence it is advisable to avoid long term exposure of occupational and environmental factors that cause ILD. For more information visit:  www.drsanglikarpulmonarycare.com Phone no: +91 9326457032 Bestpulmonologistinthane | toppulmonologistinthane | toplungdiseasesspecialistinthane | bestlungsrexpertinthane | bestrespiratorydiseasesspecialistinthane | Pulmonologistnearme | Lungsspecialistinthane | DrRavindraSanglikar | causesofILD | InterstitialLungDisease

WHAT IS ILD (INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE) Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) is a group of large number of disorders that cause inflammation or scarring (fibrosis) of the lungs. The scarring or inflammation causes stiffness in the lungs which makes person difficult to breathe. ILD can be associated with Myositis. Some major types of ILDs include: • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis • Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis • Sarcoidosis • Asbestosis ILD can be caused by exposure to hazardous chemicals, certain medications and medical treatments. Shortness of breath and dry cough are very common symptoms of ILD. Timely diagnosis and treatments are very important because ILD is progressive and can even cause life threatening condition. Treatments can’t reverse lung damage but they can slower disease progression and help to breathe more easily. For more information visit:  www.drsanglikarpulmonarycare.com Phone no: +91 9326457032 Bestpulmonologistinthane | toppulm...

SYMPTOMS OF ILD (INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE) Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) is a long-term (chronic) lung disease. It is a broad category of lung disorders which can occur due to scarring or inflammation of the lungs. Common Symptoms of ILD are: • Shortness of breath • Fatigue and weakness • Loss of appetite • Loss of weight • Dry cough • Discomfort in the chest • Labored breathing • Hemorrhage in the lungs If you are experiencing any above symptom then consult us immediately. For more information visit:  www.drsanglikarpulmonarycare.com Phone no: +91 9326457032 Bestpulmonologistinthane | toppulmonologistinthane | toplungdiseasesspecialistinthane | bestlungsrexpertinthane | bestrespiratorydiseasesspecialistinthane | Pulmonologistnearme | Lungsspecialistinthane | DrRavindraSanglikar | SymptomsofILD | InterstitialLungDisease