Diffuse Interstitial Lung Disease
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Diffuse interstitial lung disease encompasses various conditions that affect the tissue surrounding the lung's air sacs, causing inflammation or scarring that hinders the passage of oxygen into the blood.
Common symptoms:
- Shortness of breath that intensifies with exertion
- Persistent dry cough
- Fatigue and reduced tolerance for physical activity
Common causes: prolonged exposure to dusts or irritant substances, certain autoimmune diseases, and, in many cases, an origin that requires detailed study.
Which specialist treats it? The pulmonologist is the right professional to study the lung and guide follow-up. If the difficulty breathing or the cough persists, it is worth consulting to understand what is happening and receive appropriate guidance.
Data on 524 doctors who treat diffuse interstitial lung disease
Which specialist treats diffuse interstitial lung disease?
Diffuse interstitial lung disease should be evaluated by a pulmonologist, a lung specialist who confirms the diagnosis through specialized testing and determines management. You can book an appointment with a pulmonologist near you.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in diffuse interstitial lung disease
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Cristian Eduardo Flores Aceves
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Frequently asked questions
What is diffuse interstitial lung disease?
Diffuse interstitial lung disease encompasses various conditions that affect the tissue surrounding the lung's air sacs, causing inflammation or scarring that hinders the passage of oxygen into the blood.
Which doctor treats diffuse interstitial lung disease?
Diffuse interstitial lung disease should be evaluated by a pulmonologist, a lung specialist who confirms the diagnosis through specialized testing and determines management. You can book an appointment with a pulmonologist near you.