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Diagnosis
- Challenge: Presentation is usually nonspecific
- Average time from symptom onset to
diagnosis: 1-2 years
- Early recognition is important!
Outline
- What is ILD?
- Diagnostic Approach
- Specific types of ILD
- Available therapies
- Cases
67 yo M with progressive dyspnea and
- cough. Treated with abx for bronchitis.
40 pack year smoker, quit 6 years ago. On exam, late inspiratory crackles, +clubbing. CXR shows increased basilar reticulation. What additional historical information is most likely to assist in establishing a diagnosis? A. Allergy History B. Family History C. Occupational History D. Travel History
A l l e r g y H i s t
y F a m i l y H i s t
y O c c u p a t i
a l H i s t
y T r a v e l H i s t
y
0% 0% 85% 15%
Clinical Evaluation: History
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Elements Examples Demographics
Age, IPF > 50
Time course
Acute, sub-acute, chronic
Extra-pulmonary symptoms of CTD
Raynauds, rash, inflammatory arthritis, proximal muscle weakness, dry eyes/mouth
Smoking history
DIP, RB-ILD, LCH, AEP
Medications/Radiation
Nitrofurantoin, Amiodarone, methotrexate, chemotherapy, radiation 77 medications (pneumotox.com)
HP exposures (home, work, hobbies)
Avian (birds, down), molds (water damage, swamp cooler), mycobacteria (indoor hot tub, metal working fluid)
Occupational exposures
Asbestos, beryllium, metal dusts
Family history of ILD
Early graying, cryptogenic cirrhosis, bone marrow disorders Travis, WD et al An official ATS/ERS statement: Update of the international multidisciplinary classification of IIP AJRCCM 2013