TY - JOUR
T1 - Interstitial lung disease
T2 - A review of classification, aetiology, epidemiology, clinical diagnosis, pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment
AU - Althobiani, Malik A.
AU - Russell, Anne-Marie
AU - Jacob, Joseph
AU - Ranjan, Yatharth
AU - Folarin, Amos
AU - Hurst, John R.
AU - Porter, Joanna C.
PY - 2024/4/18
Y1 - 2024/4/18
N2 - IInterstitial lung diseases (ILDs) refer to a heterogeneous and complex group of conditions characterized by inflammation, fibrosis, or both, in the interstitium of the lungs. This results in impaired gas exchange, leading to a worsening of respiratory symptoms and a decline in lung function. While the etiology of some ILDs is unclear, most cases can be traced back to factors such as genetic predispositions, environmental exposures (including allergens, toxins, and air pollution), underlying autoimmune diseases, or the use of certain medications. There has been an increase in research and evidence aimed at identifying etiology, understanding epidemiology, improving clinical diagnosis, and developing both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge in the field of interstitial lung diseases.
AB - IInterstitial lung diseases (ILDs) refer to a heterogeneous and complex group of conditions characterized by inflammation, fibrosis, or both, in the interstitium of the lungs. This results in impaired gas exchange, leading to a worsening of respiratory symptoms and a decline in lung function. While the etiology of some ILDs is unclear, most cases can be traced back to factors such as genetic predispositions, environmental exposures (including allergens, toxins, and air pollution), underlying autoimmune diseases, or the use of certain medications. There has been an increase in research and evidence aimed at identifying etiology, understanding epidemiology, improving clinical diagnosis, and developing both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge in the field of interstitial lung diseases.
KW - interstitial lung disease
KW - idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
KW - Sarcoidosis
KW - Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
KW - Nonspecific interstitial pneumonia
U2 - 10.3389/fmed.2024.1296890
DO - 10.3389/fmed.2024.1296890
M3 - Review article
SN - 2296-858X
VL - 11
JO - Frontiers in Medicine
JF - Frontiers in Medicine
M1 - 1296890
ER -