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Medical Conditions - Interstitial Lung Disease

Interstitial lung disease refers to a group of lung disorder which causes scarring of lungs. Long-term exposure to poisonous substances like asbestos, coal dust, etc., causes the development of this disease. Dry cough, fatigue, breathlessness, chest discomfort, and weight loss are some symptoms. Chest X-rays, CT scans, etc., are used in the diagnosis of the disorder. Treatment options are oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, medications like corticosteroids, etc.

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Why is my aunt having severe breathing problems?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through the reports and will try to analyze them to the best of my ability.

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What does lung nodule growth and my CT report mean?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Pulmonary vascular congestion usually means that there is too much pressure or fluid in the blood vessels in the lungs.

On reducing steroid dose, why does my oxygen saturation level go down?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis, or HP, is a type of interstitial lung disease.

My CT scan suggest interstitial lung disease. How to get it treated?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The cough could be due to your interstitial lung disease problem. You can be prescribed steroid medication for that lung problem.

How can a man manage RA with chronic bronchitis at 36?

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Is it possible to detect interstitial lung disease on a 64-slice chest CT angiography?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Interstitial lung disease can be visualized in 64 and 128-slice CT (computed tomography) machines.

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What is the treatment for interstitial lung disease?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I am very sorry about your medical condition and am glad that you are paying attention to changes in your body system.

Could the 2 mm nodule seen in chest CT during autoimmune check be a precancerous lesion?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. To your description, the possibility of the inflammatory nodule is more likely.

What could cause a cough in a man since 10 years who has been working in a cotton industry for 20 years?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. He has interstitial lung disease. He needs treatment but without examining, it is tough to advice.

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Is the patient's breathing issue treatable or autoimmune?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). It looks like ILD (interstitial lung disease). It is an irreversible condition.

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