Tag: ILD

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 […]