Prednisolone for Lung Disease: Benefits, Side Effects, and Alternatives.
Corticosteroids play a key role in treating many lung diseases, especially asthma and inflammatory interstitial lung diseases (ILDs). They reduce inflammation and swelling in the airways, making it easier to breathe. Prednisolone is one of the most commonly prescribed corticosteroids because of its strength and effectiveness. However, it comes with risks. Understanding Prednisolone and Its…
The Breath Behind the Ache: Rheumatoid Arthritis and the Lungs
Pathophysiology: When RA Decides to Play in the Lung Field Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is notorious for wreaking havoc on our joints. But it’s not restricted to just the joints; the pathophysiology can have implications on our lungs too. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lung Disease: A Chicken or the Egg Dilemma Interestingly, the relationship between rheumatoid arthritis…
A Guide to Understand Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)
Defining Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) IPF is a chronic and progressive lung disease.It is one the lung disease encompaseed in the term “Interstitial Lung Disease” The process, known as fibrosis, causes the lung tissues to thicken and stiffen, impeding normal respiratory function. The term ‘Idiopathic’ is used when the cause of this condition remains unknown….
Interstitial Lung Disease: a guide to understanding the term and navigating the diagnosis
When discussing lung conditions, the term ‘interstitial lung disease’ (ILD) often pops up. But what does this term mean? It’s an umbrella term that covers over a hundred different lung conditions. All of them affect the interstitium, the tissue and space surrounding the lungs’ tiny air sacs (alveoli). When this area becomes damaged, it can…