Lung disease is marked by the scarring of lung tissue that gets progressively worse, making it hard to breath. Scarring can be caused by long-term exposure to hazardous material like asbestos, and some autoimmune diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis, are causes as well.



 

 ## Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

  department###  [Pulmonology](/departments/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… 

 

 

  department###  [Chronic Respiratory Failure Clinic](/departments/pulmonology/chronic-respiratory-failure-clinic) 

 A clinic within the Department of Pulmonology providing diagnosis and treatment for respiratory failure, with specialized care to support breathing, manage chronic symptoms, and c…