When autoimmune diseases cause inflammation in the lungs, this can lead to scarring. Scarring from this type of inflammation is called interstitial lung disease (ILD). ILD is common in patients with inflammatory myopathies (myositis).
Symptoms may include:
- Cough that won't go away
- Shortness of breath
- Reduced ability to exercise
- Fatigue
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Pulmonology
A department providing respiratory and lung medicine, including diagnosis and treatment for asthma, allergies, COPD, and other breathing conditions, with ongoing care to support l…
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General Pulmonology
A team providing evaluation and management of general pulmonary diseases both in an outpatient clinic and for inpatients at BMC.
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Interstitial Lung Disease Program
A program within the Department of Pulmonology providing specialized diagnosis and treatment for interstitial lung disease to manage scarring and inflammation affecting lung func…
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Rheumatology
A program providing rheumatologic medicine for joint and autoimmune diseases, including diagnosis and treatment for gout, lupus, vasculitis, psoriasis, and other inflammatory cond…
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Myositis Clinic
A clinic within the Department of Rheumatology providing diagnosis and specialized myositis treatment to manage muscle inflammation, weakness, and related complications.