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Interstitial lung disease
Is there any blood test to determine the severity of ILD and to know if disease is stable or progressing? Because HRCT can not be done frequently.
How many years life can be expected if proper medication is provided after ILD diagnosis?
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Depends on multiple factors ..Do a online consultation with Pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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The prognosis usually depends on the pattern of ILD...UIP,IPF have poor prognosis...
There are no blood tests to determine severity ....
But you can very well do 6 Minute walk tests...
And also 2D Echo to look for any evidences of Pulmonary Artery Hypertension as well...
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Hi. Answers to your questions depend on multiple factors. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Needed detailed history and investigation reports do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
There are various parameters, by which we can determine the severity of ILD.CLINICAL examination, isone of the tool to know the severity of the disease. Pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken.
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