Abstract
The interstitial lung diseases (ILDs), or diffuse parenchymal lung diseases, are a heterogeneous collection of more than 100 different pulmonary disorders that affect the tissue and spaces surrounding the alveoli. Patients affected by ILD usually present with shortness of breath or cough; for many, there is evidence of pulmonary restriction, decreased diffusion capacity, and radiographic appearance of alveolar and/or reticulonodular infiltrates. This article reviews the inherited ILDs, with a focus on the diseases that may be seen by pulmonologists caring for adult patients. The authors conclude by briefly discussing the utility of genetic testing in this population.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 95-110 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Clinics in Chest Medicine |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2012 |
Keywords
- Genetics
- Interstitial lung disease
- Mutations
- Pulmonary fibrosis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine