COPD and Lung Health

Interstitial Lung Disease

Interstitial lung disease characterizes a large group of disorders, most of which cause progressive scarring of lung tissue. The scarring correlated with interstitial lung disease basically affects your ability to breathe and get enough oxygen into your bloodstream. Interstitial lung disease can be induced by long-term exposure to hazardous materials, such as asbestos. Some types of autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, also can cause interstitial lung disease.

Types of Interstitial lung disease:

• Interstitial pneumonia
• Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
• Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
• Asbestosis