Interstitial Lung Disease

Interstitial lung disease or ILD is an autoimmune condition of the lung. In some people, the body will attack itself and when it happens in the lung, it is a problem. Once the body begins to attack the lung, you become more short of breath. This video will tell you why.

[marlenagalacgac-furtado]

Thank you. For a clear explanation of interstitial lung disease, I've been dealing with interstitial lung disease, autoimmune disease, hypoxia. It's been a real struggle. And you have been the only doctor that really clearly explained that I understand

[pnhnut]

Thank you thank you for the most concise explanation of my disease. My pulmonologist does not take the time to explain it in terms that I understand. Your 8 minutes did more for me than his expensive 15 minutes every few months :( You are a blessing. Thank you!

[lotusg]

as with so many others here, i want to thank you for explaining ILD so easily and so clearly. I have pulmonary alveola proteinosis and my specialist in London couldn't explain it better ❤

[dolorestrujillo]

Excellent information
I have just been diagnosed with ILD I’m 78 years old female
Had lupus in my thirty’s
Lung bacteria in my sixties and now this.
I have a very good attitude and plan to live awhile longer

[colleenus]

This is the best explanation out there!

[alanareynolds]

Really helpful I'm writing an assignment at the moment and this really helped. Can't believe you only have 600 subs you deserve way more

[meloncollieacres]

That was the best explanation ever! My husband has had this over 30 years. We did not know what had happened when he was 21, but felt confident it had something to do with a chemical inhalation and an autoimmune reaction. The inflammation went on too long and it caused scaring. We found a good Pulmonogist and he put him on Prednisone 20mg every other day. Inflammation reduced and he was able to function almost normaly. He never could run a marathon, but otherwise fine. Until 2018, he started taking heart meds, developed a cough, kidney cancer, put on Tamsulosin. Chemotherapy, lots of steroids reduced inflammation. Kidney out cancer gone. CT showed blood clots or infiltrates in lungs. Still on heart meds, Tamsulosin. Out of breath, back and forth to doctors, put on antibiotics. Feb. 2019 went into ARDs. Two months in hospital. Almost died. Ventilator, induced coma. Plasmafloresis and high dose steroids pulled him out of ARDS. Came home on 10L of O2. Took a year, but was almost off O2, then lung collapsed in April of this year. Placed in covid ward based on his imagining. Test negative. Two more lung collapses. He was off all heart meds by this time and off Tamsulosin. But prostate problem put back on Tamsulosin. Lung function decreased O2 sats bad. Tamsulosin caused problems as observation by visiting nurse. Increased Prednisone. Problems resolved, but lung collapsed again. Lung surgery to correct, put on prostate med in same family as Tamsulosin. Went into ARDs again. Back in covid ward. On high O2, treated with high dose steroids just like the covid patients there. Improved. Total covid tests 6 negative. This is drug induced sensitivity pneumoniatis leading to ILD. What is going on? And why are covid patients having the same complications? Are their medications causing the complications?

[Faith-wo]

You did a phenomenal job of explaining IPF.

[karenbowen]

I've just been diagnosed with ILP that has been sped up from COVID pneumonia. Im on oxygen & now in PT. Thank you for your explanation -

[genapruitt]

Thank you so much for this clear and concise description of ILD. I was recently hospitalized and was able to review my radiology reports in our patient portal and saw this diagnosis of my lungs. There was no mention of it in the hospital and I haven't had my follow up with my pulmonologist yet, but it's good to have this info when I have the conversation with him. I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to more informative presentations. Thanks again! God bless! :)

[flappo]

Thank you for this presentation DR. I’ve been an RRT for about 30 years now and like my old respiratory professor, you have the ability of being able to clearly explain complex issues in easy to understand terms. 👌

[JanelleOFS]

I thank you so much for such a clear and concise explanation. We still don't know cause and I do not know which long form Covid-19, MTX shots and/or autoimmune disease played a role in it's development. I already have asthma so the symptoms have been perplexing.

[lyndamurray]

Don’t apologize for being technical. I have learned a lot in each video. I like that you present it in a way that we should understand what’s going on in our lungs. Taking the time too share your incredible knowledge shows not only your dedication to what you do, though I felt that before watching the videos, but that you care about your patience and that we need to also understand.

[nancynelson]

Hi. Very informational. I have Lupus, RA, and ILD. Getting tried when moving is an everyday thing for me. Makes you want to just not do nothing.

[viridianduchess]

Don't apologize for being technical. This is great information to have.

[HumilityisaVirtue]

Per a CT Scan, it has been determined that I have ILD. Thias coming Monday I will be seeing a pulmonologist to further diagnose. Your explanation was excellent.

[alimiri]

You really deconstructed the subject, Sir.
Now, It's very easy to start the section on Harrison 's internal med.
Thank you so much and best regards🍃

[timetoplaythegameish]

Great explanation. It was crystal clear and the way you repeated the tech terms twice was best way to remember. Thank you Doctor aka Teacher.. Keep inspiring.

[pamelacoleman]

You are so easy, positive and make sure its explained well.. I have Bronchiestesis and IPF and get confused with info. You make it easy to understand. Pam Coleman, Crewe, Cheshire UK

[amitprasad]

YOU ARE SO GOOD AT EXPLAINING AND TEACHING!!