Interstitial lung disease
Interstitial lung disease (ILD) also known as diffuse parenchymal lung disease (DPLD) refers to a group of lung diseases affecting the interstitium (the tissue and space around the air sacs of the lungs). It concerns alveolar epithelium pulmonary capillary endothelium basement membrane perivascular and perilymphatic tissues.The term ILD is used to distinguish these diseases from obstructive airways diseases.Prolonged ILD may result in pulmonary fibrosis but this is not always the case.
- Links
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstitial lung disease
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- Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Specialist
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