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Hi doctors, My aunty is admitted in hospital and taking treatment for Interstitial lung diseases last stage and has breathing issue and she is on oxygen. Is it possible to cure this disease or will it become worse. I need a second opinion. Please confirm it. Thank you

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There is no permanent cure. It may remain stable or may become worse depending on the type of ILD. For some types of ILD, worsening can be prevented with specific medication. Regular checkups with sym ...  Read More

Does ILD interstitial Lungs Disease is curable?? What are precautionary measures taken by affected person?

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Hi. I understand your concern s. It's nit curable. Consult a pulmonologist for the same ...  Read More

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Hello there My dad was diagnosed with interstitial lung disease since the two year and now he is probably in advance stage of ild and super impose infection is also accur in latest HRCT can you please give me a some help doctor says that there is no medicine to control this

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There is no medication to treat...only thing which can be done is slow the progression of disease.. ...  Read More

Sir my uncle have I sir my uncle have Interstitial Lung Disease problem in chest.he is now life support in Bangladesh hospital. i want to better treatment.money dose not matter.how would we come you hare right now. there doctor are not give me any reports to send you.

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Hello there My dad was diagnosed with interstitial lung disease since the two year and now he is probably in advance stage of ild and super impose infection is also accur in latest HRCT can you please give me some help here is picture of latest HRCT

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Firstly it has to be confirmed that your father has ILD with bad prognosis or with far good prognosis. In CT report it doesn’t look like bad. Have to ask some questions ...  Read More

My mother of age 64+ having infection in her lungs. As per the report of chest CT Scan she is suffering from Interstitial Lungs Disease. The infection is in upper lobe of both the lungs. The percentage of infection is around 10 percent in both lungs respectively of its total dimension. Due to this infection she suffers with irritating cough and col

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Hi., Thanku for writing into practo. All forms of interstitial lung disease cause thickening of the interstitium. The thickening can be due to inflammation, scaring or extra fluid. Some form of inter ...  Read More

Hi doctor, My father in law had frequent fevers from past few months and he went for the checkup last time and doctor said he has infection in lungs and that is due to post covid.. He was on medication from 2 months and he is fine but he stopped medication from past 15 days and suddenly he got fever.. So he went for another checkup yesterday and a

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment for the same ...  Read More

Cough in interstitial lung disease. Sharp pain in chest. History of rheumatoid arthritis. Currently on O2 pipe 24*7. Cough and gas is causing sharp pain in rib cage.

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Hi. I understand your concern s. She will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest ...  Read More

My grand mother was diagnosed for interstitial lung disease in 2019. And she was admitted in the hospital and was on medication since then. Tab mmf 500 bd Tab nexpro rd od Tab omnacortil 5 mg od Tab shelcal hd od Tab vit d3 60k once a month She was fine after the dischrage till now. But since 1.5 mnths she started having coughf first it started out

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Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management ...  Read More

My mother is suffering from the disease since last two years.She suffers with cough and fever.Whenever she gets fever it will be worse and many times diagnosed (removing the mucus and pus or infection from the lungs with tube).Now it is not even 1 month she had been diagnosed again she is facing the same issue.We are in search of permanent solution

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They are many types of ilds , some are curable others r not . Let us know which type of ilds is she suffering from ...  Read More

Why did my interstitial cystitis symptoms all come back? I became completely healed with homeopathy treatment, despite drinking coffee 3-4 cups a day, it never came. But currently there is some stress in my life. So does interstitial become worse with severe stress and anxiety? This interstitial cystitis condition is always linked to stress/anxiety

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Caffeine affected badly to interstitial cystitis ,so you need to reduce or stop taking cofee it will give some extent relief , and during stress our immunity getting low so our body is prone to all di ...  Read More

My mother had covid and during that time my mother had a HRCT Thorax. She was previously suffering from Rheumatoid arthritis. The HRCT thorax showed mild ILD with UIP pattern. My mother does not have any significant symptoms of any lung complications. She is active. She is undergoing her usual Rheumatoid arthritis treatment. However, she had a rece

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Can get CT thorax for better assessment ...  Read More

I am suffering from excess phlegm, chest pain, shortness of breath (after exercise), fatigue from a long time. I have read that these symptoms are related to lung disease, is it true or I have any other disease ? And will it be ok if I don't take treatment for it ?

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Mother has diagnosed interstitial lung disease in 2018 and she is taking treatment from pulmonologist. In Feb 2023 , she diagnosed by pneumonia. Can Ayurveda treatment cure RA + ILD , low oxygen saturation, dry cough, breathing issue, sleep disorder.

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Pneumonia is not a good sign. Start proper ayurvedic medicine.. To improve the condition.. ...  Read More

My father done with xray I am attaching report Prominent interstitial marking seen in lung field Fields

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Please consult as this finding alone do not confirm a particuular illness. ...  Read More

Hello, It's been 5 months ever since my TB treatment is over but whenever I cough a little i feel a pain in the right lung. Past one week I have been suffering from right lung side pain where I suffered moderate pleural effusion so cannot sleep towards right side plus blurred vision too. Loss of slight balance too. Please guide

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

Recent medical research found that pigeons cause lung disease.... It triggers bronchitis and lung infections.why it's causing ? 1) Does pigeons release acidic which is danger to humans when they breathing? Why and how it relate and triggers to human lungs ? Please clarify sir/madam

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A fluid has been accumulated in one of the lungs. So,we are traveling to CMC Vellore. The duration of the flight is approx.2hr 15min.Is it safe for the patient to travel via flight as she is having cough and little bit problem in breathing.

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

Sir ild is curable or not it will make death .taking medicine will control it .In Google ild patient live only 3 to 5 years it's true .pls tell me the remedy for this disease

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Hi. I understand your concern. ILD is not curable. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

Hi my mother is detected with lung cancer. (ALK) ...Crizalk tab is going on...plz help me alternate medicine or treatment should perfer or any guidance is highly appreciated Removed 400ml infusion liquid from right

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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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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 ...  Read More

He has harprees disease & having some disease which is not identify by doctor. I request you to view the attached report.

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Do online consultation for better evaluation ...  Read More

Due to Covid lungs has been infected so want to consult with Dr Gyanender Aggarwal of Jaypee hospital

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This is my xray report am I suffering from any kind of lung disease like bronchitis or any kind of lung disorder

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Who told you? X ray not visible good so cant comment but report is normal Nothing to worry acc to me ...  Read More

My father is 68 years old. He is diabetic for more than 20 years and last 2 years back diagnosed with interstitial lung disease and under going treatment . Fibredone tablet is being taken (2+2+2) 200mg He is facing dry cough and sleepless nights I would like to know if cure is there in homeopathy and need a very good physician for the same near m

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Hi dear a homeopathic constitutional treatment will give him best results naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance Medicines will reach you via courier ser ...  Read More

There is complete cure for copd is available?...Plz tell me my mom is currently suffering from this disease

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COPD can be very well controlled with various treatments available and lifestyle changes. However there’s no permanent cure available ...  Read More

My mother has been diagnosed with breast cancer this year she has undergone chemotherapy and is left with only radiotherapy.She was diagnosed with Interstitial lung disease in 2018 . Recently she has started coughing a lot .Can you tell is this something to worry about ? Should we start medication for ild?

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Hi. I understand your concern s. Cough is part and parcel of ILD. Open a online consult for a detailed analysis of further management plan. ...  Read More

Hi , my grandmother is suffering from lung cancer stage 4 . She is so thin and week for chemotherapy , is there any other treatment for her. Please suggest.

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Dear user Please share your reports. It ll help us in taking the right decision ...  Read More

Can u mention me which are the foods which are good for lungs damage caused by smoking and now quitted one year before, doctor said lungs size increased and caused more damage for lungs ,how to recover from the damage caused and more getting dry and wet cough and wheezing problem.any medicine is there Ayurveda to treat this

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My "Sarcoidosis" treatment was running in full fledged manner for more than 3 & 1/2 years at a time from 27th January, 2014 to 30th September, 2017 as directed by CMC Specialist and thereafter reducing gradually the medication on my own and make its end by 31st March, 2018 with feeling comfort myself. But since last January of 2020, I'm feeling

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