Interstitial Lung Disease Program

Our approach to interstitial lung disease

Our multispecialty team creates a treatment plan that focuses on reducing lung scarring, managing your symptoms, and improving your quality of life.

Diagnosing interstitial lung disease

Getting an accurate diagnosis is the first step to finding the right treatments for ILD. Diagnostics we use include:

• High-resolution CT scans to see your lungs
• Pulmonary function and exercise tests to measure your breathing and movement
• Bronchoscopy and surgical biopsy to look for the causes of lung problems
• Echocardiogram to monitor your heart health

Patient support groups

Living with ILD is easier when you have someone who understands what you’re going through. We sponsor a free monthly support group for people with ILD and their caregivers. Meetings cover practical strategies for living well with pulmonary fibrosis and topics like:

• Oxygen use and supplies
• Senior home care services
• Vaccines and immunology

Interstitial lung disease research and clinical trials

Treatments for interstitial lung disease are limited, but we’re working to change that. Our team of pulmonologists, chest radiologists, thoracic surgeons, and research scientists works to uncover the causes of ILD and develop new treatments. Our research gives you access to the latest medical breakthroughs through our clinical trials.