Amit Yadav

Interstitial lung disease is the name for lung disorders that affect a part of the lungs called the interstitium.

What is interstitial lung disease? What are the causes of interstitial lung disease? What are the signs and symptoms of interstitial lung disease? What are the possible tests to detect interstitial lung disease? What are the possible procedures and treatments for interstitial lung disease? What is the future plan if you have interstitial lung disease?

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is the name for more than 200 lung disorders that affect the interstitium, the tissue and space around the alveoli (air sacs). The interstitium is the tiny, fluid-filled tissue and space around the air sacs in the lungs.

In healthy people, the interstitium is very thin. In interstitial lung diseases, the interstitium thickens and scars. Over time, the scarring can cause lung stiffness and eventually affect breathing.

People with interstitial lung disease find it hard to get enough oxygen into their bloodstream. If you have an interstitial lung disease, other compartments of your lungs can also be affected, including:

The image below illustrates interstitial lung disease. (Click to enlarge image)

Some types of interstitial lung disease include:

While some forms of interstitial lung disease are short-lived, others can be chronic and irreversible.

There are many different substances, conditions and triggers that can lead to interstitial lung disease, such as:

Interstitial lung disease is more common in people with autoimmune disease, including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and scleroderma. However, men and women of any age can develop interstitial lung disease.

The most common symptom of interstitial lung disease is shortness of breath which develops slowly, over several months. Other symptoms include a dry, scratchy cough and weight loss.

Rarely, acute interstitial pneumonitis, can occur rapidly with onset of symptoms over hours or days.

There are many tests to look for specific signs of interstitial lung disease and rule out other forms of lung disease. If your doctor thinks you have interstitial lung disease, you may need one or more of the following tests:

All people with interstitial lung disease should have their case discussed by interstitial lung disease experts at a multi-disciplinary team meeting (MDT). This process will ensure all appropriate tests have been performed to enable an evidenced-based diagnosis and expert management plan.

St Vincent's Hospital has a fortnightly MDT where patient cases are discussed. Your referring respiratory physician and GP will be provided with a report.

Your doctor can make a referral to the Interstitial Lung Disease team at St Vincent's Hospital. You will then have a consultation by an interstitial lung disease respiratory physician in the ILD clinic, and your case will be discussed at the MDT meeting. You will receive ongoing clinical reviews if needed.

Treatment for interstitial lung disease depends on the type of disease you have. Your treatment plan may include:

Interstitial lung disease can be a progressive disease, meaning it may worsen gradually over time. Some types of interstitial lung disease can’t be cured or reversed. However, your doctor will give you a treatment plan that will help to improve your symptoms, slow the progress of the disease and maintain your quality of life if this is the case.

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