ILD IDENTIFICATION CHALLENGES

Diagnosis of ILD can be delayed, making early recognition in the primary care setting a high priority1,2

Initial ILD symptoms can be nonspecific, including cough and dyspnea, and are often mistaken for symptoms of other common diseases like3,4

  • COPD
  • Bronchitis
  • Emphysema
  • Asthma
  • CHF

References:
1. Cottin V et al. Eur Respir Rev. 2018;27(150):180076. 2. Cosgrove GP et al. BMC Pulm Med. 2018;18(1):9. 3. Ryu JH et al. Mayo Clin Proc. 2007;82(8):976-986. 4. Zibrak JD, Price D. NPJ Prim Care Respir Med. 2014;24:14054.