Uncovering the hidden signs of ILD and why early diagnosis matters.

Shortness of breath is often shrugged off as asthma, allergies, or just a part of getting older. But what if it’s something more serious – like interstitial lung disease (ILD)? At Yashoda Hospitals, we work closely with patients to detect, diagnose, and manage complex lung conditions, including ILD.

If you’ve been experiencing persistent breathlessness, dry cough, or chest discomfort that doesn’t respond to usual treatments, it’s time to consider seeing an ILD specialist in Secunderabad.

What is Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)?

Interstitial lung disease refers to a group of over 200 conditions that cause inflammation and scarring (fibrosis) of the lungs. This scarring stiffens the lungs, making it difficult to breathe and get enough oxygen into the bloodstream.

Common types of ILD include:

• Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)
• Connective tissue disease-associated ILD (CTD-ILD)
• Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
• Sarcoidosis

If left undiagnosed or untreated, ILD can lead to progressive lung damage, respiratory failure, and in advanced cases, the need for a lung transplant.

Is It Asthma or ILD? Key Differences

While asthma and ILD both affect breathing, their causes and treatments are vastly different:

Feature	Asthma	Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
Nature	Inflammatory airway condition	Lung tissue inflammation & scarring
Reversible?	Usually with inhalers	Typically irreversible
Symptom trigger	Allergens, cold air, exercise	Often idiopathic or autoimmune
Response to meds	Good	Often limited

If you’re using inhalers or steroids for asthma but symptoms persist, you may need to consult an ILD doctor.

Looking for an ILD doctor in Secunderabad? Contact us now.

When to See an ILD Specialist?

You should consider visiting an ILD specialist pulmonologist if you have:

• Breathlessness that’s getting worse
• Chronic dry cough
• Fatigue and weight loss
• Clubbing of fingers
• Abnormal chest X-ray or CT scan

Looking for ILD specialist pulmonologist in Secunderabad? Visit us today!

Here we offer advanced diagnostic tools like high-resolution CT scans and pulmonary function testing to confirm ILD and assess its severity.

Don’t ignore your breath. What you think is asthma could be something more.

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