Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) malady

MedlinePlus:³⁴ Interstitial lung disease is the name for a large group of diseases that inflame or scar the lungs. the inflammation and scarring make it hard to get enough oxygen. the scarring is called pulmonary fibrosis. breathing in dust or other particles in the air is responsible for some types of interstitial lung diseases. specific types include black lung disease among coal miners, from inhaling coal dust farmer's lung, from inhaling farm dust asbestosis, from inhaling asbestos fibers siderosis, from inhaling iron from mines or welding fumes silicosis, from inhaling silica dust other causes include autoimmune diseases or occupational exposures to molds, gases, or fumes. some types of interstitial lung disease have no known cause. treatment depends on the type of exposure and the stage of the disease. it may involve medicines, oxygen therapy, or a lung transplant in severe cases.

MalaCards: Interstitial Lung Disease, also known as lung diseases, interstitial, is related to arthritis and polymyositis. An important gene associated with Interstitial Lung Disease is SFTPC (surfactant protein C), and among its related pathways are PEDF Induced Signaling and Akt Signaling. The compounds calcium and dexamethasone have been mentioned in the context of this disorder. Related mouse phenotype immune system.

Wikipedia:⁶⁴ Interstitial lung disease (ILD), also known as diffuse parenchymal lung disease (DPLD), refers to a... more...

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Disease Ontology8 DOID:3082 SNOMED-CT57 233703007, 64667001

MeSH35 D017563 UMLS61 C0206062

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