Interstitial lung disease
ILD
Interstitial lung disease ecompasses a range of different conditions — our respiratory experts can diagnose and treat you
About
Need to know
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Symptoms of interstitial lung disease icon plus
- breathlessness
- dry cough
- weight loss
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Diagnosis icon plus
Your consultant will discuss your symptoms with you and help to make a diagnosis. They may also recommend certain diagnostic tests.
- Blood tests to detect protein and antibodies identified in ILDs.
- X-ray or CT scan to show images of your chest and lungs
- Echocardiogram to help visualise any abnormalities in your heart
- Pulmonary function tests, like a spirometry to assess how much air you lungs can hold, and an aoximetry to measure oxygen levels in your blood.
- A bronchoscopy where a flexible tube with a camera is passed into your lungs and a sample of your lung tissue is taken.
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Potential treatment options icon plus
- Medication to slow progression of ILD.
- Oxygen therapy to assist with breathing and reduce high blood pressure.
- Pulmonary rehabilitation to help with your everyday life. This includes breathing exercises and diet recommendations.
In very severe cases where medication hasn't helped, lung transplant surgery may be considered. You consultant would of course speak with you in detail about this as a potential procedure.
Types of interstitial lung disease
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
Pulmonary vasculitis
Hypersensitive pneumonitis (HP)
Sarcoidosis
Our consultants
Our facilities
From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
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The Portland Hospital
205 - 209 Great Portland Street
London W1W 5AH
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.
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020 7079 4344