ILD IDENTIFICATION CHALLENGES

Identify ILD symptoms so you can promptly refer to a lung specialist

Signs and symptoms of ILD:

  • Dyspnea1,2
  • Nonproductive or dry cough1,2
  • Fatigue/weakness1
  • Chest pain1
  • Finger clubbing3
  • Crackles on auscultation3
  • Unexplained weight loss1
  • Loss of appetite1
  • Sleeping difficulties4

References:
1. Cosgrove GP et al. BMC Pulm Med. 2018;18(1):9. 2. Wong C et al. Cureus. 2018;10(10):e3991. 3. Zibrak JD, Price D. NPJ Prim Care Respir Med. 2014;24:14054. 4. Schiza S et al. Eur Respir Rev. 2015;24(136):327-339.