Interstitial lung disease (ILD)
Interstitial lung disease is fibrosis of delicate mesh of supporting fiber tissue surrounding air sacs. These air sacs absorb oxygen inside blood vessels from the air we breathe. Because of minimal to no symptoms in the initial stages, diagnosis may get delayed by several months. In most patients it is a progressive disease with increase in symptoms. Few anti-fibrotic medicines are available for the treatment of this disease which reduce the rate of decline of lung function.
What We
Offer
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Radiology investigations
High Resolution CT scan with special cuts for the diagnosis of ILD using state of art CT scan machine
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Advanced lung function test
We offer advance lung functions to know of lung volumes and impairment of gas exchange in the lungs if any. These include Spirometry, Diffusion test and 6 minute walk test. These tests are valuable in diagnosis of interstitial lung diseases.
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Pulmonary rehabilitation
After the diagnosis of ILD, a structured program of breathing and other exercises is offered to reduce symptoms.
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Blood investigations
Specialized blood test and allergy test are offered to know the cause of ILD.
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BAL - Bronchoscopy
In this test a small endoscope called bronchoscope is passed through breathing tubes under anesthesia and saline washings of air sacs of diseased area are collected during bronchoscopy which assist in diagnosing sub type of ILD.
