Lung Story Short

Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) 101

Missed or delayed diagnoses of interstitial lung disease (ILD) remain a critical challenge in clinical practice—are you recognizing the early signs? Join expert pulmonologists and ILD specialists Josh Solomon and Jeff Swigris from National Jewish Health for an accredited practical primer designed to improve your clinical approach to ILD. In this engaging discussion, the hosts break down key elements of ILD pathophysiology, highlight when to suspect ILD, and reinforce the importance of including ILD in your differential diagnosis in patients presenting with unexplained shortness of breath. Through real-world insights, the hosts will share best practices for conducting a thorough history and diagnostic evaluation, along with a concise overview of the evolving treatment landscape. Walk away with actionable strategies to improve early identification and optimize care for patients with ILD. Learning Objectives * Describe the pathophysiology and classification of ILD * Recognize signs, symptoms, and risk factors for ILD and conduct a comprehensive evaluation for patients with suspected ILD * Describe basic immunomodulatory and anti-fibrotic treatment pathways for ILD *To claim CME for listening to this episode, visit NJHealth.org/podcast [https://www.nationaljewish.org/podcast]