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What Is Interstitial Lung Disease?

Author/s: 
Amy E. Varghese, MD, Christopher D. Jackson, MD, Julio Lanfranco, MD, MPH
Date Added: 
July 6, 2025
Journal/Publication: 
JAMA Patient Page
Publication Date: 
July 3, 2025
Type: 
Patient Education Materials
Format: 
Article
DOI (1): 
doi: 10.1001/jama.2025.9804
PMID (1): 
40608333
Keywords 
pulmonary medicine
Patient Information
jama Patient Information
MeSH 
Lung Diseases, Interstitial
Dyspnea
Lung Diseases
Connective Tissue Diseases
Oxygen Saturation

RPR Commentary

A summary for patients about interstitial lung disease. James W. Mold, MD, MPH

Abstract

This JAMA Patient Page describes types and causes of interstitial lung disease as well as its diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.